As the latest spike in violence from the Gaza Strip enters its third day, with over 400 rockets fired at Israeli communities and casualties on both sides, Hamas is making it clear that it is prepared for a drawn-out conflict and Israel should expect attacks to continue.
The website of the Izzadine al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas' armed wing, ran a message on Sunday in Hebrew that read, "We haven't even gotten started" and warned residents of Israel that "they were in for surprises."
"We are not deterred by a long-term conflict. If Israel wants to continue the conflict, we will fight until the end," the message stated.
Meanwhile, the Islamic Jihad reported that talks were underway through Egyptian mediators for a cease-fire, but that "if the Zionist occupier does not comply with our demands, there will be no truce."
