Ramallah: The official spokesman for the presidency, Nabil Abu Rudeineh, has issued a warning regarding the intensifying aggression by Israeli occupation forces in the northern West Bank. This escalation has led to the displacement of 40,000 Palestinian civilians, the destruction of homes and neighborhoods, and the systematic dismantling of infrastructure, particularly in the cities of Jenin and its camp, Tulkarm and its camps, Tubas, and Al-Far'a. There is also a looming threat of renewed conflict in the Gaza Strip.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, Abu Rudeineh expressed concern over the potential continuation of what he described as crimes of genocide initiated in the Gaza Strip, now extending to the West Bank. This includes Israeli forces storming Palestinian cities, villages, and camps, resulting in killings, detentions, and the destruction of urban areas. He highlighted ongoing settlement expansions and annexation attempts that further isolate Palestinian territories.
Abu Rudeineh called on the US administration to intervene and halt the aggression against West Bank cities, urging the establishment of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip to prevent further regional tension and escalation. He warned that failure to do so could lead to continued chaos and perpetual conflict in the region.
The presidency spokesperson reiterated that the future of Palestine should be determined by the Palestinian people through independent national decisions, with the Palestine Liberation Organization's approval for any resolutions. He emphasized that alternatives such as displacement or a state without Jerusalem would not be accepted by Palestinians.
