Islamic Jihad spokesperson to MEE: Rockets at Jerusalem 'a message' to Israel

The Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s spokesperson, Dawud Shihab, told Middle East Eye that Israel is refusing to commit to a ceasefire to end its four-day offensive.

Speaking to Middle East Eye correspondent in Gaza Ahmed Al-Sammak, Shihab said the rockets launched earlier on Friday at settlements in occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem were to send a message to Israel. 

“The launching of rockets close to Jerusalem is a message that resistance groups are watching what is happening, particularly ahead of the Flag March which will take place soon,” he told MEE.

He added that Palestinian groups don't have "huge demands" for a ceasefire agreement.

"All we ask for is that Israel complies and ceases the killing and targeting of people,” he said.

While talks of a ceasefire have been circulating since the fighting started four days ago, Shihab says that what is happening on the ground tells a different story.

“On the ground, there is an ongoing battle which has not yet stopped,” he said. “We are getting closer to achieving our goals, and stopping Israel from achieving what it wants.”