Why it matters:
Al-Nakhalah has called for a sustained, institutional campaign aimed at securing accountability and fostering a unified Palestinian political stance moving forward.
The big picture:
Speaking via video at the 34th meeting of the Arab National Congress in Beirut, Al-Nakhalah described recent pauses in the fighting as evidence of Israel’s growing political and tactical isolation.
He argued that the U.S. initiative to halt the fighting was designed to limit the conflict's fallout and reshape the regional landscape in favor of Washington and Tel Aviv, while simultaneously exposing the limitations of war as a political tool.
He called on Palestinians and Arab actors to move beyond mere expressions of support and focus on concrete plans for protection, reconstruction, legal action, and a coordinated political strategy.
What he’s saying:
On legal accountability: Al-Nakhalah emphasized that international solidarity should be translated into legal action, aiming to bring "the leaders of the Zionist enemy" before war-crimes tribunals.
On the pause in fighting: He said the cessation of hostilities revealed Israel’s predicament on the ground and its growing international isolation. He urged Palestinians to turn this moment into practical gains.
On resistance and unity: He praised the role of resistance brigades — including the Quds and Qassam brigades— for maintaining Palestinian cohesion and for shaping the terms of negotiations. He called for a unified national front to safeguard hard-won political and military achievements.
On next steps: He proposed that the Arab National Congress adopt a plan to unify Palestinian ranks and form a single political stance to confront mounting challenges, particularly threats to Palestinian presence in the West Bank.
Go deeper:
Al-Nakhalah’s speech reflects PIJ’s longstanding position that armed resistance and international legal strategies are complementary tools in confronting Israeli policies.
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