The Palestinian revolution is not a transient event or merely a temporary political movement; it is the story of a people whose roots delve deep into Palestinian history, as all humanity witnessed the sacrifices of successive Palestinian generations who have given their utmost in defense of their homeland and dignity.

This nation, who previously struggled against British colonialism and later against the Zionist settlement project, continues its revolutionary journey today in a continuous struggle that knows no pause or surrender. This revolution does not only mean armed struggle or mass protests; it represents the practical embodiment of daily sacrifices made by Palestinians in every corner of historic Palestine.

Palestinian sacrifices extend across various cities and camps within and outside the homeland, from Jenin in the north to Hebron in the south, passing through Gaza and Jerusalem. Every inch of this land holds a special story woven by the blood of martyrs and the pains of prisoners. Despite the diverse methods of struggle, the Palestinian people continue to fight on multiple fronts, starting with popular resistance in the West Bank and Jerusalem, to armed resistance in the Gaza Strip, which serves as a living model of organized and systematic resistance against Israeli occupation. Regardless of the varied methods, the goal remains the same: liberating the land and restoring national rights.

One cannot overlook the role of the Palestinian Prisoners Movement, which represents another front of continuous struggle. Palestinian prisoners in occupation prisons engage in daily battles to achieve human dignity. Their hunger strikes and protest movements form a significant aspect of the struggle, no less important than the field combat. Over the years, the prisoner movement has presented symbols of steadfastness and resilience, becoming a crucial axis in the Palestinian fight against occupation, where prisoners are seen as true leaders directing the course of the struggle from behind bars.

Politically, the Palestinian cause remains at the heart of regional and international interactions. Despite Israeli attempts to erase the Palestinian identity and remove the cause from the international agenda through normalizing with some Arab regimes, Palestinian resistance has proven its ability to overturn the tables and bring the cause back to the forefront of the international scene.

The Zionist colonialism, which strives to dismantle Palestinian national unity and sow discord, has not succeeded in breaking the will of the Palestinian people, who stand united against eliminationist schemes. Despite the complex political circumstances, Palestinians continue to assert their presence on the international arena through resistance to occupation by all available means.

The revolutionary Palestinian strategy in facing the Zionist project requires unlimited resilience and dedication that surpasses all challenges. Since the Nakba of 1948, when hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were uprooted from their lands, and the Naksa of 1967, which saw the occupation of the remaining parts of historic Palestine, Palestinian resistance has not ceased against the occupation. The Palestinian revolution is not the result of a fleeting event but a culmination of long-term struggle and resistance. It has taken various forms, from the First Intifada in 1987, which revealed the strength of popular will against the occupation, to the Second Intifada in 2000, which demonstrated that Palestinian blood could thwart all Israeli plans to subdue and break the people's will.

Additionally, the Palestinian armed factions play a pivotal role in resisting occupation. Armed resistance is the sword that protects the land and the people against settlement and repeated Israeli aggression, especially in the Gaza Strip, which has become a symbol of steadfastness and defiance. Despite the suffocating siege imposed for over 15 years, Gaza has never ceased offering the lives of its children for freedom and dignity. Gaza is a living example that resistance is the strategic choice for Palestinians amidst ongoing occupation and criminal practices.

The Palestinian revolution is characterized by its continuous youthful spirit, where Palestinian youth form the backbone of any resistance movement. These young people, who have only known life under occupation, siege, and repression, are shaping the future of Palestine through their daily sacrifices. From Jenin to Nablus, and from Gaza to Jerusalem, a new generation of Palestinians is forging its path to freedom, rejecting all forms of complacency or surrender. This generation, raised witnessing Israeli planes bombing homes, settlers storming Al-Aqsa Mosque, and martyrs being carried on shoulders, understands that there is no freedom without a price, no dignity without struggle. Thus, you cannot find a street or alley in Palestine without hearing stories of youths who sacrificed their lives for their homeland, or prisoners languishing in Israeli jails. The determination of Palestinian youth to continue the struggle ensures the persistence and evolution of the Palestinian revolution.

In discussing the Palestinian revolution, one cannot ignore Jerusalem, the heart of Palestine and the soul of Palestinian national identity. This holy city, subjected to the most heinous forms of Judaization and forced displacement, remains a symbol of resistance and steadfastness against the Zionist project. In Jerusalem, the daily battle of identity manifests, with the occupation attempting to Judaize the city and alter its demographic and historical character. However, its residents stand as a formidable barrier against these schemes. The Jerusalemites, facing demolition policies, arrests, and expulsions, are the first line of defense for Al-Aqsa Mosque and the city's identity. Despite the harsh conditions, their resilience sends a clear message to the entire world: Jerusalem will remain Arab and Islamic, and the occupation's attempts to alter its character or displace its people will not succeed.

The Palestinian revolution is not just a men's revolution; it is also a women's revolution. Palestinian women have played a pivotal role in the struggle, participating in armed combat, leading demonstrations, and assuming leadership roles in national work. Despite all the challenges faced by Palestinian women, whether from the occupation or from the social and economic reality, they continue today their pioneering role in building Palestinian society and participating in all areas of life. The sacrifices made by Palestinian women, whether through offering their sons as martyrs or their resilience against occupation, affirm that women are true partners in the liberation journey.

The Palestinian revolution is not merely about guns and weapons; it is also a battle of awareness and culture. The Palestinian intellectual plays a crucial role in shaping the political and cultural vision of the Palestinian struggle. Through writing, poetry, art, and theater, the Palestinian intellectual expresses the people's pains and aspirations, contributing to the building of national awareness that rejects occupation and submission. The national Palestinian culture is an integral part of the revolutionary identity of the Palestinian people. Despite all attempts by the occupation to erase this culture, Palestinians continue to preserve and spread it worldwide. Today, the world witnesses an increasing interest in the Palestinian cause through cultural and artistic productions that tell the story of resilience and defiance.

The Palestinian revolution is not just a historical memory or a passing phase; it is a renewing spirit in every generation. Despite all the challenges it faced, the Palestinian revolution remains alive in the hearts of the Palestinian people, who continue to make sacrifices for freedom and independence.

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Since the 2006 elections, when the Hamas movement rose to power thanks to the Palestinian people's democratic choice, the Palestinian resistance has faced numerous challenges and pressures on all fronts.

In Gaza, the resistance has embodied 17 years of steadfastness despite a suffocating blockade and repeated Israeli assaults. The battles of “Sword of Jerusalem” and “Al-Aqsa Flood” marked turning points in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, establishing a new phase of confrontation based on the principle “We attack first.” With this shift, Hamas has faced continuous attrition due to the ongoing and increasingly brutal war, which has impacted its human, military, and administrative assets.

On the popular front, the people of Gaza live under relentless depletion due to systematic genocide that has transcended the bounds of humanity, continuing for over 10 months. During this dark period, the occupation committed more than 4,500 massacres, leaving behind horrific scenes of bloodshed and pain. Around 40,000 people were martyred, most of them children, women, and elderly, while tens of thousands were injured, some facing permanent disabilities. These massacres did not only claim lives but also caused widespread destruction of infrastructure, making Gaza appear as if it had just emerged from the horrors of World War II!

Pressuring Gaza's Internal Front is Netanyahu's Only Card to Weaken the Resistance

Amid ongoing forced displacement, where families are forced to leave their destroyed homes in search of temporary shelter, and the absence of basic necessities such as shelter, food, clean water, electricity, and medicine, daily life in Gaza has become a battle for survival in its simplest form. The suffering of the population has escalated to an unbearable level, as they face a scorching summer that only increases their pain and suffering, with diseases caused by water pollution, in addition to the spreading of skin conditions.

In these harsh and bleak conditions, it seems that deepening the humanitarian suffering of Gaza's internal front has become the only card left for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his desperate attempts to weaken the resistance.

On the military front, the challenge to the resistance increases with the ongoing Zionist presence on the ground in Gaza, whether in the “Netzarim” Corridor that divides the Strip into two halves or in the “Philadelphi” Corridor that cuts off Gaza's connection to the outside world. This presence complicates the resistance's mission to regain effective control and restore previous governance, adding to the burdens on both the resistance leadership and the population. Nevertheless, despite these complications, the resistance continues to wage a systematic guerrilla war, strengthening its position and affirming its ability to continue standing firm despite increasing pressure on its popular base.

Arab Betrayal is a Critical Factor Complicating the Situation for the Resistance

The West Bank

While these challenges unfold in Gaza, the situation in the West Bank is not less complicated. There, the resistance faces intense Israeli efforts to eliminate all forms of resistance under complicated regional conditions. The West Bank, which is considered a strategic reservoir for resistance due to its geographical and demographic significance, is witnessing attempts to marginalize and discredit the resistance, funded by billions of dollars. These attempts are accompanied by efforts to force the resistance to surrender, while the Palestinian Authority seeks to end the war on Israeli terms. In this context, the situation has deepened internal Palestinian divisions, weakening the Palestinian stance before the international community and leaving the resistance without official political support.

On the popular front, the division between Fatah and Hamas reflects a deeper divide between two conflicting projects: the first believes in a two-state solution and seeks to eradicate the resistance, while the second represents the resistance with its aspirations to liberate the land. In this regard, the Palestinian Authority, established under American supervision, seeks to use suppression and pressure to intimidate the resistance environment.

Moreover, forced displacement and Judaization are additional pressure cards against the resistance in the West Bank and Jerusalem. These policies aim to radically alter the demographic and geographic reality, erasing Palestinian identity and making a two-state solution nearly impossible. These policies are evident in the increase in settlements and settlers and in Israeli decisions that facilitate the seizure of Palestinian lands, adding a new dimension to the complexity of the situation.

The Absence of International Institutions as Another Factor Worsening the Resistance's Situation

Externally, the challenges facing the resistance are becoming more complex due to regional and international developments. The United States continues to shape the region according to its strategic interests, especially through supporting Israel as a key strategic ally. In this context, the “Deal of the Century” is a clear example of attempts to reshape Arab and Palestinian reality in line with the American vision, which aims to weaken the resistance.

Arab Betrayal

Despite this, Arab betrayal remains a critical factor complicating the situation for the resistance. Many Arab countries have chosen to focus on their internal issues or to enter into alliances with major powers at the expense of the Palestinian cause. This betrayal, along with the recent wave of normalization between Israel and several Arab states, deepens the resistance's isolation and makes the occupation an acceptable reality in the region, further increasing pressure on the Palestinian resistance.

Internationally, the absence of the role of international institutions is another factor that worsens the situation. Despite international decisions supporting the rights of the Palestinian people, the lack of action by these institutions reflects their weakness in confronting Israeli policies, allowing the occupation to continue its atrocities without accountability. In a similar manner, Israel continues to rely on intensive media campaigns aimed at demonizing the Palestinian resistance and portraying it as terrorist groups, in an attempt to change the global perception of the Palestinian cause and make it seem like a secondary conflict compared to other regional disputes.

The Resistance Must Activate the Popular Uprising, Unite the Ranks, and Strengthen National Unity

In light of these increasing challenges, the current stage requires significant efforts from the Palestinian resistance. The resistance needs to dismantle the security apparatus allied with the occupation and activate the popular uprising to destabilize this apparatus. Additionally, the resistance must unite the Palestinian ranks on the basis of resistance and strengthen national unity while continuing the fight on all fronts.

The resistance must also counter the demonization campaign led by the United States, raising awareness among the public and rallying support for the cause. Furthermore, it is essential to resist normalization and raise awareness of its dangers, strengthening relations with allies and supporters to secure the necessary political backing.

Finally, the resistance must enhance popular resilience by providing the means to support the Palestinian people in the face of oppression and suffering, adhering to the resistance's conditions in any negotiations, and being prepared for a prolonged struggle if necessary.

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