IDF Challenges Hamas Leadership Ahead of Eid al-Adha

IDF Spokesperson Challenges Hamas Leadership Amidst Gaza Tensions The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson, Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee, issued a pointed message to the Hamas leadership on May 31, 2025. In a short video released on social media, Adraee, speaking in Arabic, questioned the Hamas leadership's presence in hotels while the civilian population in Gaza faces hardship. The timing of the message, just before the Eid al-Adha holiday, added significance. "Where are you?" Adraee asked, referencing the Hamas leaders. "Are you really at such a level of indifference towards the residents of the Gaza Strip? Eid al-Adha is approaching, fear God." The video has garnered significant attention online. The IDF's message underscores the ongoing tensions in the region and the complex humanitarian situation in Gaza.