Hamas Official Optimistic about Palestine Liberation and Criticizes Israel
![Basem Naim, a member of the Hamas Political Bureau, said in a February 3, 2024 interview with Elmourabiton TV [Mauritania] that after October 7, there is a "great possibility" of defeating the enemy and the liberation of Palestine is "very possible." He added that October 7 proved that Israel is a "paper tiger." Naim continued to say that Israel has become the "greatest danger" to the lives of the Jews in Israel and abroad and a burden on its allies.](https://www.memri.org/sites/default/files/new_images/org/11175_SD_thumb_320.jpg "Basem Naim, a member of the Hamas Political Bureau, said in a February 3, 2024 interview with Elmourabiton TV [Mauritania] that after October 7, there is a \"great possibility\" of defeating the enemy and the liberation of Palestine is \"very possible.\" He added that October 7 proved that Israel is a \"paper tiger.\" Naim continued to say that Israel has become the \"greatest danger\" to the lives of the Jews in Israel and abroad and a burden on its allies.")
Basem Naim, a member of the Hamas Political Bureau, expressed optimism about the liberation of Palestine following October 7 and described Israel as a "paper tiger." He also criticized Israel, stating that it has become the greatest danger to the lives of Jews worldwide and a burden to its allies.
- Basem Naim expressed optimism about the liberation of Palestine post-October 7
- He described Israel as a "paper tiger" and criticized its military capabilities
- Naim criticized Israel, stating that it has become the greatest danger to the lives of Jews worldwide and a burden to its allies