Gaza - Saba:
Hamas leader Mahmoud Mardawi stated that al-Quds will remain the essence of the conflict and the compass of the nation, which does not deviate. He emphasized that all attempts to liquidate and marginalize it will fail in the face of the steadfastness of the Palestinian people and their unwavering will.
Mardawi added in a press statement that International al-Quds Day serves to highlight the Palestinian issue, not as a transient political matter, but as a battle for liberation and human dignity. This battle is renewed with every massacre committed by the "Israeli" war machine in Gaza.
Mardawi explained that Gaza, which is currently enduring one of the most severe stages of its struggle, is subject to continuous aggression, a suffocating siege, and systematic massacres, amidst a shameful international silence and open regional collusion. Despite this, its people continue to resist. They face death and destruction with indomitable will and unique determination.
He stressed that the ongoing resistance strengthens the conviction of the unity of the Palestinian destiny. The Palestinian people, from Gaza to the West Bank, and from the occupied territories to the diaspora camps, are united in a common struggle. They fight this battle using various means, but with a single, unwavering goal: complete liberation from occupation, the return to the land, and the establishment of an independent state with its capital in al-Quds.
Mardawi emphasized that al-Quds is not merely a political capital but a symbol of ideology and history, representing the collective identity of the entire nation. He stated that neglecting or remaining silent about its Judaization is a betrayal of the martyrs' blood and a crime against history and justice.
Regarding recent developments, Mardawi noted that the past stage witnessed the launch of several initiatives for calm, including a potential withdrawal from Gaza, the exchange of prisoners, the start of reconstruction, and the lifting of the siege. However, as usual, the occupation reneged on these agreements, broke its promises to mediators, and returned to escalation and bloodshed.
He believed that this behavior not only reflects the arrogance of the occupation but also presents the international community with a real test: either to act in accordance with law and justice or to continue applying double standards, which threatens stability in Palestine and the entire region.
Mardawi concluded by affirming that despite all the challenges, the resistance is ready to continue its efforts and negotiations with full responsibility. He stressed that resistance has never been an absurd choice; it remains a legitimate means of fighting injustice, a path to freedom and justice, and a historical necessity for achieving victory and
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