The political bureau of the "Ansar Allah" movement viewed the election of Yahya Sinwar as the head of the political bureau of Hamas as confirmation that the movement remains strong and cohesive. They noted that "Hamas's ability at this critical historical moment and in a timely manner to fill the significant void constitutes a blow to the Zionist enemy." Ansar Allah stated in a communiqué that "the Zionist enemy had relied on dismantling Hamas and limiting its resistance actions for over 300 days of genocide and destruction in Gaza." They affirmed that "the political and military leadership of Hamas, along with its popular support base, has proven to be the guardian of the rights of the Palestinian people and their cause."