Israeli soldiers have made a shocking discovery during a raid in the Gaza Strip – an ISIS flag among the possessions of a Hamas operative. This finding has drawn a connection between the two terrorist groups and raised concerns about the extent of their collaboration.
ISIS, also known as ISIL or the Islamic State, gained notoriety in 2014 when it declared a caliphate in Iraq and Syria. The extremist group has since claimed responsibility for numerous deadly attacks in the Middle East, including in Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan.
The discovery of an ISIS flag among a Hamas operative’s belongings has shed light on the possibility of a partnership between the two terrorist organizations. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) posted a photo of the flag on X and warned about the danger posed by this alliance. “Hamas brought ISIS flags to Palestine with the intent to wreak havoc and terrorize innocent Israeli citizens,” the IDF stated.
The IDF’s statement clearly conveys their belief that Hamas and ISIS are not only working together but also share similar ideologies. “Hamas is a genocidal terrorist organization. Hamas is worse than ISIS,” the IDF declared. This sentiment has been echoed by other Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who referred to Hamas as “ISIS” during a press conference with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Hamas brought ISIS flags to massacre Israeli children, women and men.
Hamas is a genocidal terrorist organization.
Hamas is worse than ISIS pic.twitter.com/j3BagCudor
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 12, 2023
Speaking about the brutal tactics used by Hamas, Blinken drew parallels with ISIS, saying, “Hamas has only one agenda: to destroy Israel and to murder.” He also noted, “No country can or would tolerate the slaughter of its citizens or simply return to the conditions that allowed it to take place.”
The discovery of the ISIS flag has been a shocking revelation for Israeli soldiers, who have long been at odds with Hamas and have faced numerous attacks from the group. However, this finding has also strengthened the resolve of the Israeli government to take decisive action against Hamas and eliminate their threat once and for all.
Both the U.S. and Israel have designated ISIS and Hamas as foreign terrorist organizations, recognizing the dangers they pose to global security. During the press conference, Blinken emphasized the U.S.’s support for Israel in their ongoing conflict with Hamas, stating, “As long as America exists, you’ll never have to defend yourself alone.”
The disturbing discovery of an ISIS flag in the Gaza Strip has raised concerns about the depth of the alliance between Hamas and ISIS. The fact that these two terrorist groups, with vastly different agendas, are working together is a cause for great concern. As the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, it is clear that the forces of civilization will not rest until both of these extremist groups are eliminated.