Why it matters:
While need for unity among Palestinian factions becomes increasingly critical in addressing the humanitarian situation in Gaza and resisting Israeli policies, the suppression of protests in the West Bank raises concerns about the Palestinian Authority's alignment with Israeli policies, potentially undermining Palestinian unity and resistance efforts.
The big picture:
Hamas has condemned the Palestinian Authority's security forces for suppressing public demonstrations in the West Bank, viewing this action as a collaboration with the Israeli occupation. The protests were aimed at expressing solidarity with Gaza amid ongoing humanitarian crises.
What he is saying:
Abdul Rahman Shadid, a Hamas leader, stated, "These protests are at least an expression of religious and national solidarity of the people of the West Bank with Gaza. They should not be suppressed, and participants should not be pursued; rather, they should be supported."
He urged the Palestinian Authority's security forces to cease their repression of Palestinian freedom fighters and to stand against the Israeli regime instead.
Key points:
- Hamas views the suppression of protests as a betrayal of Palestinian interests.
- Shadid emphasized the importance of continuing grassroots activities and intensifying support campaigns for Gaza to break the siege and halt Israeli aggression.
- Palestinian Authority security forces prevented a march in northern West Bank on Friday, which was organized to demand an end to hunger in Gaza.
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