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The Day · Wednesday 17 December 2025

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Palestinian Presidential Advisor: Israeli Occupation Fuelling Global Cycle of Violence

A Palestinian presidential advisor stated that the Israeli occupation is contributing to a growing cycle of global violence. The remark underscores ongoing Palestinian concerns regarding the broader repercussions of the Israeli presence in occupied territories, highlighting resistance narratives and escalating tensions tied to sustained occupation.

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – DECEMBER 12: Mahmoud Al-Habbash, advisor to the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, speaks during the 19th International Muslim Forum at the Moscow Central Mosque in Moscow, Russia on December 12, 2023. (Photo by Sefa Karacan/Anadolu via Getty Images)

A Palestinian presidential advisor has stated that the Israeli occupation is fuelling a global cycle of violence. The assertion comes amid continued criticism of Israeli policies and their broader implications, especially as tensions persist across several fronts linked to the occupation.

According to the advisor, the escalation in violence beyond Palestine is being driven, in part, by the enduring reality of occupation. The statement reflects the ongoing position of Palestinian leadership circles, who continue to hold the Israeli presence responsible for instability and unrest within and beyond the occupied territories.

In his remark, the advisor pointed directly to the Israeli occupation as a central factor in sparking a wider pattern of global violence. He emphasized that the continuation of occupation policies not only disrupts Palestinian life but also seeds repercussions that extend far past Palestine’s borders.

Meanwhile, voices within Palestine have consistently warned of the consequences resulting from the entrenched occupation. The remarks by the advisor align with recurring expressions from Palestinian officials who link the chronic instability and cycles of resistance to the structural dynamics imposed by decades of Israeli control.

The advisor’s commentary is emblematic of a broader discourse that has taken root within Palestinian institutions, which interpret most regional and international insecurity as interconnected with the occupation’s relentless measures. From its side, the Palestinian leadership continues to reiterate its stance that only a just end to the occupation can curb further violence and pave the way for stability.

Observers note that this latest remark from the presidential advisor will likely continue to resonate within debates around occupation and responsibility. The statement marks a reaffirmation by Palestinian officials that the occupation is more than a regional issue—it is viewed as a core grievance with global implications.

In addition, the remark reflects entrenched frustration over ongoing conditions in Palestine. The presidential advisor’s words mirror wider sentiments held by segments of Palestinian society, where the impact of occupation on daily life is deeply felt across Gaza, the West Bank, and Jerusalem.

The statement did not delve into specific incidents or developments but pointed broadly to the occupation as a root contributor to international cycles of conflict. The repeated framing of the occupation as a source of global repercussions continues to define the tone of official Palestinian perspectives in international forums and media exchanges.

As the situation on the ground remains fraught with continued tension and hardship under occupation, statements such as this reinforce the enduring message from Palestinian leadership: that peace, stability, and a halt to violence begin with an end to the occupation. Resistance narratives continue to underline that the path to justice and security is through acknowledging and addressing the foundational realities of occupation.

The presidential advisor’s statement adds to a continuum of emphasis placed by Palestinian officials on the centrality of ending occupation, both for local liberation and wider international peace. It underscores the message that the struggle for Palestine’s rights remains pivotal not only for Palestinians but also within the broader picture of global security and justice movements.

17 Dec, 00:35

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