GAZA CITY: Hamas unveiled a rocket-shaped statue here yesterday showcasing its capacity to strike arch-enemy Israel.
“Hamas managed to take the battle to the heart of the Zionist entity (Israel) after developing its rocket system, succeeding where many Arab armies had failed,” said a leader of Ezzedine Al Qassam Brigades.
The monument features a life-size model of a large M75 rocket, named in honour of Qassam Brigades founding member Ibrahim Al Maqadma — who was assassinated by Israel in 2003 — and alluding to its range of 75km. A Hamas official said that in any future confrontation with the Jewish state, cities in the far north would be targeted. AFP
