Yossi Schwartz ISL (RCIT section in Israel/Occupied Palestine), 21.01.2025
The Zionist army and the PA are doing everything they can to prevent celebration in the West Bank over the victory of Hamas against the Zionist monster. And the release of the Palestinians from the Zionist prisons.
The Zionist war Minister Israel Katz has instructed the Zionist army to prevent celebrations and parades by Palestinians during the upcoming releases of security prisoners in the hostage deal with Hamas.
“All measures must be taken to prevent the recurrence of celebrations and mass Palestinian marches in honor of the release of Palestinian terrorists to Judea and Samaria,” Katz says in a letter to army Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi. Katz adds that the military must attack “any armed Palestinian terrorist who participates in these marches” [i]
“While the Arab press focused on the ceasefire and the victory of Hamas, the Palestinian Authority cynically criticized the deal. Hamas needs to examine itself, said an adviser to Abu Mazen. At the same time, the security mechanisms tried to prevent the celebrations in the West Bank, and the Palestinian Authority hastened to announce its readiness to “establish a Palestinian state under its legitimate leadership” in Gaza.” [ii]
“The most prominent newspapers in the Arab world devoted their front-page headlines to the ceasefire in Gaza. The Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat wrote, “Gaza—a Sunday of calm for 15 months.” The London-based newspaper Al-Quds Al-Arabi wrote, “Gaza is breathing life; the Palestinian prisoners and children are going to freedom.
The Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar, which is affiliated with Hezbollah, dedicated the headline to Hamas, which reads: “The resistance remains,” along with a picture of the Hamas members from the moments before the transfer of the hostages to the Red Cross. The Qatari newspaper Al-Arabi Al-Jadeed wrote on the front page: “The first change in the ceasefire in Gaza. Celebrations from the south of the Gaza Strip to the north.”[iii]
Yesterday, the Palestinian Authority rushed to calm the spirits of enthusiasm for the deal and even criticized it. Before the release of the prisoners from the Israeli prisons, the Palestinian security forces came to the homes of those expected to be released, asked them not to hold celebrations, and threatened anyone who would celebrate or display Hamas symbols.
Nevertheless, the PA, the servant of the Zionist state, has failed.
“Tears, cheers, and celebrations greeted 90 Palestinian women and children released as part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas just after midnight on Monday.
Families and onlookers waited for hours in the cold to greet their loved ones before white buses transported them out of Ofer Prison, an Israeli facility in the occupied West Bank. A celebratory mood coursed through the crowd, with some families sharing food and cotton candy being sold on the street.
Children carrying balloons lit up with fairy lights ran around while men sang around a blazing fire. Some people carried flags in support of the Hamas militant group before the prisoners, including a teenager and a political activist, were freed” [iv]
Celebrate the victory of Hamas and the release of 90 Palestinians from the Zionist prisons!
Down with the PA down with the Zionist monster!
For Palestine, red and free from the river to the sea!
Endnotes:
[i] https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/defense-minister-demands-idf-prevent-palestinian-celebrations-for
[ii] https://www.ynet.co.il/news/article/hkvrz00jw1e
[iii] Ibid
[iv] https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/israel-hamas-war-ceasefire-deal-palestinian-prisoners-freed-west-bank-rcna188359