Jerusalem

Jerusalem 23 January 2026

Arouri: Attack on Al-Aqsa a Major Crime, Our People Will Respond Forcefully

Deputy Head of Hamas’ Political Bureau, Sheikh Saleh Al-Arouri, stated that the events at Al-Aqsa Mosque are a major crime that shall be met with force by the people and resistance. He called on Palestinians everywhere to respond strongly, emphasizing that targeting holy sites carries a heavy price. Several Palestinians were injured and hundreds of worshippers arrested after Israeli forces stormed the Qibli prayer hall, using stun grenades and tear gas and physically assaulti

Jerusalem 23 January 2026

Arouri: Jerusalem is the Key to the Nation’s Awakening and We Will Continue Fighting for Its Liberation

Saleh Arouri, Hamas deputy leader, said during an online conference that Jerusalem is a driving force for the nation and that Al-Aqsa Mosque is at the center of the conflict with the occupation. He emphasized growing divisions among enemies and affirmed continued combat and preparation for the city’s liberation, warning against escalation and Al-Aqsa incursions.

Jerusalem 23 January 2026

Arouri: Administrative Detainees’ Battle Will Spark a National Uprising

Sheikh Saleh Al-Arouri, Deputy Head of Hamas’ Political Bureau, stated that the administrative detainees’ hunger strike will unify the Palestinian people and spark a national awakening. He discussed the dangers of occupation policies, the situation in the West Bank, and called for a unified national strategy including all forms of resistance, while criticizing President Abbas’ stance and political arrests.

Jerusalem 23 January 2026

Al-Aqsa Mosque Is a Red Line

Al-Arouri affirmed that the Al-Aqsa Mosque is a red line, warning that all options are open and dangerous. He called for a unified national strategy encompassing political, popular, and armed resistance. Emphasizing the need for leadership decisions proportionate to the gravity of the Palestinian situation, he stated that Palestinian factions agree on adopting a comprehensive resistance approach.

Jerusalem 23 January 2026

Arouri: Occupation Will Be Defeated in Jenin as Resistance Grows Despite Siege

Saleh Al-Arouri affirmed the occupation will fail to crush Jenin’s resistance, highlighting its growth despite harsh conditions in the West Bank. He called for confrontation by all means and stressed the battle defends Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa. Al-Qassam Brigades stated all options are open to repel the aggression.

Jerusalem 23 January 2026

Arouri: We Are at the Forefront of the Rising Resistance in the West Bank and Will Not Surrender to Occupation Crimes

Saleh Al-Arouri, Deputy Head of Hamas’ Political Bureau, affirmed that the movement is at the heart of the escalating resistance in the West Bank, and that the Palestinian people will not surrender to occupation crimes. He noted the rising resistance operations despite occupation measures and threats, calling for a response to settler attacks and stressing the need for a comprehensive battle.