News - Middle East: The Islamic Jihad chief says the assassination of top Hezbollah commander Wissam al-Tawil clearly shows that all forces of the Axis of Resistance are united to liberate the holy city of al-Quds from the Israeli occupation.

“Hajj Jawad (Wissam al-Tawil) played a prominent and leading role in the path of resistance [against Israel], especially as regards the heroic operations of Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon against the Zionist enemy in defense of Lebanon, Palestine and resilient people in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank,” Ziyad al-Nakhalah said in a statement.
He emphasized that the targeted killing of the senior Hezbollah commander and his associates clearly shows that all forces of the Axis of Resistance are united to liberate al-Quds City from the clutches of the usurping Tel Aviv regime.
The Islamic Jihad movement, in a separate statement, extended its deep condolences to Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah over the tragic incident.
“The fallen resistance commander played an important role in many phases of the struggle against the Zionist enemy, stood truly loyal to Palestinians and had unshakable faith in their cause.
“He was recognized as a trusted friend and a courageous warrior among Palestinian resistance fighters, and used to considerably facilitate coordination among forces of the Axis of Resistance,” the statement read.