Hamas Marks Al-Aqsa Intifada Anniversary with Call for Support

(MENAFN) Hamas on Monday commemorated the anniversary of the Al-Aqsa Intifada and urged Arab and Muslim countries, along with supporters around the world, to stand behind Palestinians in their efforts to secure what the group describes as their legitimate rights.

“Our compass will remain firmly directed toward liberating the land and holy sites, and we call on our nation and free people around the world to support our people’s struggle and steadfastness until they secure their legitimate rights,” Hamas said in a statement marking the uprising, which began on Sept. 28, 2000.

The group said the anniversary comes as Israel continues what it described as an “unprecedented escalation” against Palestinians and Islamic and Christian holy sites, particularly the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem.

“This was accompanied by Israeli protection for extremist occupiers and efforts to Judaize Al-Aqsa, desecrate it and erase its features, as well as advance annexation and displacement plans,” it said.

Hamas further rejected the effectiveness of Israeli measures, saying they would not weaken Palestinian resistance or determination.

“Israeli measures will not succeed in extinguishing the flame of resistance or undermining the determination and will of the Palestinian people,” the group said.

It also reaffirmed that Palestinians “will not relinquish their land, rights, national principles or holy sites,” while arguing that Israeli government plans “are destined to fail.”

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