The spokesperson for Saraya al-Quds, "Abu Hamza," affirmed that surrender and raising the white flag are not options in the fighters' lexicon. He stated: "We will not surrender, nor will we raise the white flag, no matter how long the battle lasts. We are its people with God's help and will. As for bombing civilians, this is the situation of the cowardly and incapable when they taste defeat at the hands of those steadfast in their land." He announced that "the battle today is not about eliminating the resistance or recovering prisoners, but settling accounts with the Palestinian people and their resistance." He continued, "In this battle, we are determined to achieve victory. Given the tragic situation and the unjust siege, we tell our people that we live your circumstances and endure your pain, but the price of freedom and dignity is much greater than the oppression and persecution we endure. We are waging an open war against the Zionist-American occupation and defending Al-Aqsa Mosque on behalf of a nation of a billion. Oh nation of a billion, join us in resisting this disgrace and injustice." "Abu Hamza" also expressed greetings to "our comrades and brothers in the Islamic resistance in Lebanon and Iraq," emphasizing: "Israel will not free a single living prisoner without our conditions."