Hamas, Islamic Jihad: Resistance Our Strategic Option

The Movements of Hamas and Islamic Jihad reiterated their adherence to the resistance path as a strategic option to restore the usurped national rights.

This came in a press release issued following a meeting held on Sunday in Gaza city between senior officials from the Movements, PIC reported.

According to the statement, Hamas and Islamic Jihad agreed on the need to increase the level of political and field cooperation between them.

They also stressed the need to execute all reconciliation files in order to end the Palestinian division, and urged the unity government to assume its responsibilities towards Gaza to the fullest and alleviate the suffering of its population, especially with regard to the reconstruction of their homes and the salaries of civil servants.

Their statement re-emphasized the Movements’ non-interference policy towards other countries and their respect for their sovereignty over their territories.

They also expressed their hope to see all Arab countries stable and prosperous, focusing their efforts on supporting the higher national interests of their nation, particularly the question of Palestine.

The statement highlighted the Movements’ keenness on following up the issue of the Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails and making every effort to end their suffering.