Sheikh Saleh Al-Arouri stressed that prisoners and Al-Aqsa are red lines, warning that pressure on prisoners may lead to full-scale conflict. He affirmed the escalation of resistance in the West Bank, the need to confront Palestinian Authority violations, and reiterated Hamas’ commitment to dialogue and unity. He also commented on Lebanon’s events, calling for accountability and avoiding internal clashes.
Deputy Head of Hamas’s Political Bureau, Sheikh Saleh al-Arouri, asserted the legitimate duty to resist Israeli occupation, stating it will only end through armed struggle. Speaking at the Palestinian Constants Conference, he emphasized rejection of normalization, reaffirmed national unity, and stressed the religious and historical rights of Palestinians in all of Palestine.
Arouri strongly condemned the normalization between some countries and the Israeli occupation, viewing it as a recognition of the occupation’s legitimacy and a violation of the Palestinian people’s and nation’s principles. He emphasized that such normalization is a hostile and criminal act that cannot turn falsehood into truth or nullify rightful claims.
Deputy Head of Hamas’ Political Bureau, Sheikh Saleh al-Arouri, affirmed a clear warning to the occupation: any harm to Jerusalem or prisoners will trigger escalation. He said the Sword of Jerusalem battle exposed security fragility, noting strong ties with Hezbollah and others. He called for participation in Land Day events and rejected normalization.
Sheikh Saleh Al-Arouri warned the occupation against approaching Al-Aqsa Mosque or allowing settlers to offer sacrifices, affirming the readiness of the resistance. He noted the people’s constant alert state and declared a new wave of resistance to expel the occupation. Al-Arouri extended condolences and congratulations to martyrs’ families, stressing Gaza and the 1948 territories as strategic pillars in the confrontation.
Sheikh Saleh al-Arouri, deputy head of Hamas’ political bureau, affirmed that Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa are witnessing a heroic battle reflecting Palestinian authenticity. Speaking at a Beirut festival marking Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, he emphasized resistance, national unity, and called for the liberation of prisoners, criticizing global inaction toward the occupation.
Sheikh Saleh al-Arouri, Deputy Head of Hamas’ Political Bureau, stated that the Islamic Bloc at Birzeit University leads the resistance through awareness and active participation. He stressed the importance of maintaining democratic freedom on campus and praised the sacrifices of its martyrs and prisoners. Al-Arouri affirmed resistance is necessary even during studies and rejected calls to abandon the struggle, asserting that liberation will only come through resistance.
He emphasized that political arrests are not limited to Hamas members but also target activists from other factions, describing them as arbitrary. He affirmed that Hamas’s activities in the West Bank are directed solely against the occupation and highlighted the torture and abuse detainees face in authority prisons. He called on President Mahmoud Abbas and Fatah to intervene to halt these violations.
