Why it matters: The prisoner release underscores the role of unity and resilience in Palestinian resistance efforts, placing it as a significant achievement in their broader struggle for freedom and dignity.
What Jabarin said: The release of prisoners demonstrates that "unity between the people and resistance is the only path to full freedom and national pride."
Gaza has proven to be "an unbreakable fortress of determination and resolve."
He emphasized Hamas’s ongoing commitment to the steadfast people of Gaza, pledging to rebuild the war-torn region and address the suffering of its residents.
The big picture: The event symbolizes a morale boost for Palestinians, framing the prisoner release as a testament to the enduring strength of resistance movements and their broader aspirations for sovereignty.
What’s next: Reconstruction of Gaza and addressing the humanitarian needs of its population remain critical challenges.
Rights group Amnesty International said that more than 90 percent of the buildings along 58 square kilometers of Gaza's border territory with Israel appear to have been "destroyed or severely damaged" between October 2023 and May 2024.
The United Nations has estimated that reconstruction in the territory would take up to 15 years and cost as much as $50 billion.
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