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Hamas reaffirmed its commitment to national unity and engagement in all Arab and local initiatives with openness and responsibility, considering unity a core element of its liberation strategy. The movement stressed that internal divisions weaken efforts against the occupation and noted its recent meetings with various factions to achieve unity based on resistance and public support.
Sheikh Saleh al-Arouri, deputy head of Hamas’ political bureau, affirmed that resistance grew stronger despite the martyrdom of its leaders, stressing unity among factions against the occupation. He highlighted Martyr Tareq Ezzedine’s role in the West Bank, noting Islamic Jihad’s bravery in battle. Secretary-General Ziad al-Nakhala stated that resistance imposed new equations on the occupation with the blood of its martyrs.
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.
The Israeli army launched a series of airstrikes on southern Lebanon late Wednesday, targeting several towns and announcing the killing of a Hezbollah official. Israel also issued expulsion orders to three villages, and a Lebanese citizen was killed in a drone strike, amid ongoing violations of the ceasefire agreement in effect since November 2024.
On Wednesday, the United States announced the launch of phase two of Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan, despite over 1,240 violations by Israel resulting in hundreds of civilian deaths. The plan includes forming a transitional administration and demilitarizing Gaza. However, the Gaza government reports continued Israeli bombardments and aid obstruction.
Israeli media reported that Israel has no plans to withdraw from the so-called Yellow Line in eastern Gaza, despite the US announcing the second phase of the Trump-brokered ceasefire plan. Israeli officials view the line as a strategic area. Meanwhile, Cairo talks focus on opening crossings and securing Israeli withdrawal.
