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The Day · Wednesday 17 December 2025

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Presidential Advisor: Israeli Occupation Driving Global Violence

A Palestinian presidential advisor has stated that the Israeli occupation is responsible for fuelling a global cycle of violence. The remarks underline ongoing accusations directed at the occupation, which continues to draw criticism from Palestinian officials and resistance supporters.

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 declared that the Israeli occupation is fuelling a global cycle of violence. The statement comes amid intensified scrutiny of the occupation and its broader implications beyond the immediate region. Speaking from an official position, the advisor directly linked the continuation of Israeli policies in Palestinian territories to the escalation of violence felt across various parts of the world.

From its side, the Palestinian leadership emphasizes that the occupation remains a central point of tension, feeding unrest and resistance both locally and globally. The advisor’s assertion reflects growing frustration within Palestinian political circles regarding ongoing Israeli actions and their perceived impact on international stability.

Meanwhile, the occupation’s daily practices continue to generate widespread concern among Palestinian officials. The presidential advisor’s statement serves as another stark reminder of the consequences, pointing specifically to the global manifestations of conflict as a direct result of Israel’s continued presence in occupied Palestinian lands.

The advisor stressed that without addressing the roots of the occupation, efforts to attain global peace and security will remain ineffective. The argument presented focuses on the belief that the occupation not only destabilizes the region but also incites broader cycles of violence beyond Palestine’s borders.

In addition, the comment by the presidential advisor aligns with the resistance narrative that consistently highlights the occupation as the central catalyst for instability and violence. The statement reiterates the official Palestinian position that the source of persistent conflict lies in the continued denial of Palestinian rights and sovereignty under the weight of Israeli policies.

Calls for international accountability have long been echoed by Palestinian officials, and this latest remark from the presidential advisor reinforces such demands. By directly tying the Israeli occupation to a global pattern of violence, the statement underscores a belief that justice and peace are unattainable as long as occupation policies are maintained or supported.

The presidential advisor did not elaborate further, but the intensity of the claim signals a hardened stance within the Palestinian leadership. With repeated appeals to the international community, Palestinian officials are urging concrete action against the occupation that, according to them, perpetuates suffering and unrest not only within Palestine but also beyond its immediate borders.

The comment is expected to resonate within resistance movements and among rights advocates who view the occupation as a key driver of long-standing conflict. The presidential advisor’s statement encapsulates the Palestinian leadership’s view that the cycle of violence cannot be curtailed without directly addressing and dismantling the Israeli occupation structure.

As the situation on the ground remains tense, with the occupation entrenched across numerous areas, the words of the presidential advisor send a clear message. Palestinian leadership continues to hold the Israeli occupation accountable for the chain of violence seen across the globe, reinforcing its position that peace is impossible without justice.

17 Dec, 01:35

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