Smotrich on Monday ordered preparations for the annexation of the occupied West Bank and expressed hope that the administration of incoming US President Donald Trump will recognize Israel’s push for “sovereignty” over the occupied territories, according to Press TV.
Later that day, Hamas said Smotrich’s comments confirmed the Israeli regime’s “colonial intentions” and denial of Palestinian legitimate rights.
The movement added that the statement refutes the claims of those who have been deceived into believing in peace and coexistence with the Israeli regime, which is built on “terrorism, rights theft and land grabbing.”
Hamas said: “We, the Palestinian people and all resistance groups, reiterate that we will continue to stand against the occupation plan and will not allow the terrorist Smotrich and other Zionist war criminals to carry out their malicious plans.”
“The West Bank is purely Palestinian land and an integral part of an independent Palestinian state with al-Quds as its capital,” the group added.
Hamas urged the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the United Nations to take action to stop the Israeli regime, warning that such policies and plans would increase regional and international tensions.
The Islamic Jihad movement also said Smotrich’s comments authorized an “open war waged by criminal organizations” against the Palestinians “with the aim of seizing their land and displacing the largest number of Palestinians.” said.
The group said the comments came as Saudi Arabia was hosting an unprecedented Arab-Islamic summit on Israeli aggression in Gaza and Lebanon, saying: “Everyone who has bet on the outcome of the negotiations It’s a slap in the face to people.” For decades and all normalization (regime). ”
Meanwhile, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine said the Israeli minister’s comments were part of a comprehensive strategy pursued by Israel to end the Palestinian presence in Palestinian lands, including the ongoing genocidal war in Gaza. said.
The group regretted that US support and international silence further emboldened the Israeli regime.
MNA
