Hamas and Hezbollah celebrate October 7 attack as a strategic success for Palestinians

On the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, Hamas and its ally Hezbollah publicly celebrated the assault as a historic and strategic success. Hamas called the attack an "extraordinary military achievement" and honored its slain leaders, while Hezbollah claimed Israel and the United States had lost global favor. Meanwhile, Israeli parliamentarian Simcha Rothman expressed hope that the first indictments of Palestinians accused of participating in the massacre would be handed down early next year, emphasizing the importance of trials for justice and correcting propaganda.