In response to escalating hostilities, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas convened an emergency meeting with civilian and security officials. The meeting coincided with attacks carried out by the Hamas movement since Saturday morning, leading to heightened tensions in the region.
As tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas held an urgent meeting with both civilian and security officials. This meeting comes in response to a series of attacks initiated by the Hamas movement, beginning on Saturday morning.
The Palestinian news agency, “WAFA,” reported that Abbas stressed the necessity of providing protection for Palestinian citizens. He reiterated the Palestinian people’s right to defend themselves against settler violence and Israeli occupation forces.
Additionally, Abbas directed efforts to “supply everything necessary to reinforce the steadfastness and resilience of our people in the face of crimes committed by the Israeli occupation and settler gangs,” as reported by “WAFA.”
Mahmoud Abbas is also set to chair a meeting of the Palestinian leadership, addressing the evolving situation and ongoing challenges in the region.
On Saturday morning, the armed wing of Hamas declared the commencement of “Operation Al-Aqsa Storm,” which included rocket launches and the infiltration of militants into Israeli territory. Responding to these developments, the Israeli Defense Forces launched a military operation named “Operation Iron Swords” against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant stated, “The armed wing of Hamas has initiated a war in which Israel will emerge victorious,” highlighting that Hamas had made a grave mistake with its actions.
As the situation unfolds, it remains imperative to monitor developments closely, given the complex and evolving dynamics in the region. The escalation of hostilities in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict underscores the urgency of finding a peaceful resolution to the long-standing dispute.
