Middle East: The Palestinian resistance’s announcement of its responsibility for the martyrdom operation in occupied Jaffa and its vow to carry out more such operations carries significant political and security messages, forcing Zionist security agencies to raise the alert level in Tel Aviv.

This announcement reflects an escalation in resistance operations against Israeli occupation and indicates the return of martyrdom operations to the forefront in the territories occupied in 1948. This is a reaction to the ongoing massacres, displacement of civilians, and assassination policies.

On Monday morning, the occupation police announced that the explosion of the explosive device in "Tel Aviv" on Sunday evening, which resulted in a death, was due to "an attempted attack."

Later, Hamas' military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, announced in a statement that they, in coordination with Saraya Al-Quds (the military wing of the Islamic Jihad Movement), carried out the martyrdom operation on Sunday evening in Tel Aviv.

They vowed that "martyrdom operations within the occupied territories of 'Israel' will return to the forefront as long as the occupation’s massacres, displacement of civilians, and assassination policies continue."

The peak of these operations had stopped in 2006, and since then, isolated operations have occurred, the most recent being the explosion of an explosive device inside a bus station in the "Ramot" settlement in occupied Al-Quds in 2022.

Implications and Repercussions of the Operation on the Entity:

The announcement of the resistance's responsibility for the operation sends a strong message to the occupying entity and the international community that Palestinian resistance will not cease as long as Israeli aggressive policies against the rightful owners of the land continue.

Within the Zionist entity, there are rising fears of a return to scenes of bombings on buses, restaurants, and commercial markets after the Palestinian resistance threatened to resort to them in response to the continued "occupation massacres."

According to Channel 12 Hebrew, quoting Zionist security agencies, the "Tel Aviv" explosion on Sunday resulted from a "powerful explosive device weighing up to 8 kilograms of explosives."

It added that "after the situation assessment, it was decided to raise the alert level and conduct extensive search operations across the 'Gush Dan' area, which includes Tel Aviv."

Ayalon Regional Commander, Assistant Commissioner Chaim Bublil, told Israel’s Kan Radio that they were “99%” sure that the deadly bomb blast in Tel Aviv was an attempted attack. He added that the assailant may have “planned to go to a synagogue nearby or maybe a shopping center. We can’t understand yet why it exploded at that point.”

Military experts point out that the operation in "Tel Aviv" has raised new security concerns within "Israel," adding to previous fears and the potential response from the resistance axis at any moment. Therefore, the use of a powerful explosive device indicates an advancement in the resistance’s capabilities, increasing pressure on the entity’s security measures and the state of alert in the targeted areas.

Observers believe that such operations could influence local and international public opinion, potentially increasing support for the resistance among Palestinians while drawing criticism and condemnation from the Zionist society and the international community due to the occupying government's escalation of the war and the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza.

The operation also led to heightened security alertness in "Tel Aviv" and surrounding areas, reflecting concerns over similar future operations. It created a state of constant fear, anxiety, and panic among Zionist settlers, affecting daily life and increasing their sense of insecurity.

According to observers, the operation puts additional pressure on Netanyahu's government, facing criticism from both the opposition and the public for failing to prevent such attacks. This is seen as a significant blow that could lead to changes in policies and security leadership within the entity.

They noted that the operation confirms the resistance’s ability to penetrate deep into the occupied territories and target it in its own backyard, exacerbating security tensions and negatively impacting the economy, leading to a decline in investments and tourism, alongside increased spending on security and defense.

According to Hebrew media, the Israeli security agencies’ response to the martyrdom operation in "Tel Aviv" required additional expenses to enhance security measures at public places and vital facilities, such as bus and train stations and shopping centers, which were not previously anticipated.

Dimensions of the Operation and Its Impact on Zionist Measures:

With the Al-Qassam Brigades and Saraya Al-Quds claiming responsibility for the "Tel Aviv" explosion, Israeli media highlighted the brigades’ threats to resume bombings, bringing back memories of the second Intifada, "Al-Aqsa Intifada," which began in 2000.

Observers pointed out that the martyrdom operation in "Tel Aviv" led to a significant increase in the security alert level, with "Tel Aviv" and the surrounding areas expected to witness an increase in security patrols and checkpoints aimed at preventing future attacks. They confirmed that if similar attacks are carried out in the near future, it would be a major blow to an entity built on the theory of security.

Observers believe that this operation represents a major turning point on the ground and a significant security breach, as the success of the perpetrator in reaching "Tel Aviv" and carrying out the operation indicates gaps in security measures, raising questions about the effectiveness of the steps taken to prevent such attacks.

Therefore, the operation challenges the Zionist entity’s intelligence capabilities, as the security agencies were unable to detect or prevent the attack before it occurred, despite the entity's government always promoting its security prowess and superiority.

Observers suggest that it will increase pressure on the Israeli government after creating a state of fear and anxiety within the internal society, potentially affecting international relations with the entity. It may receive support or criticism from various countries based on their stance on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

In the Field of Pressure Tactics: Who Prevails?

In this regard, the occupying entity exerts pressure on the ground. Hebrew media revealed on Sunday that directives were issued to the army to increase the intensity of fighting in the cities of "Khan Younis" and "Rafah" in southern Gaza, hoping to improve "Tel Aviv's" position in negotiations.

According to observers, Palestinian factions exert pressure in the opposite direction through field operations, such as the "Tel Aviv" explosion and previous attacks on the city, to push "Israel" to back down from conditions that prevent reaching a ceasefire agreement and prisoner exchange.

Such operations could increase popular support for the resistance, strengthening its position and superiority in exerting pressure at the negotiation table from a position of strength.

Regarding field pressures, Hebrew research centers affirm that the advantage lies with the Palestinian resistance. The Hebrew news site "Walla" reported fears within political circles, stating that "the army and settlers faced the challenge of explosive devices in the West Bank, but their introduction into Israel is more dangerous and brings back memories of the second Intifada."

It emphasized that "the issue of explosives has gained momentum in recent years, mainly involving their preparation in manufacturing labs in the West Bank," adding that "security forces often face not only explosive devices being thrown at them but also explosives buried along roads."

It added that "just five days ago, a car bomb exploded in the Hebron area (southern occupied West Bank), suspected of being prepared for an attack," considering that "the security forces' greatest fear is a return to the days of the second Intifada, with explosives being brought into major Israeli cities, causing significant damage and creating fear and panic."

Since October 7, 2023, Israel, with US support, has been waging a devastating war on the Gaza Strip, resulting in about 150,000 martyrs and injured, mostly children and women, and over 10,000 missing, amid massive destruction and a deadly famine.

Simultaneously, the Zionist army has escalated its attacks in the West Bank, including East Al-Quds, killing 635 Palestinians, injuring over 5,400, and arresting more than 10,000, according to official Palestinian statistics.

Translated by Almasirah English website