The Palestinian resistance movement Islamic Jihad says the newly reached ceasefire between the Israeli regime and Hamas is a direct outcome of the steadfastness and sacrifices of the Palestinian people, and not a favor granted by foreign powers.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Gaza-based Islamic Jihad stressed that the ceasefire, including the exchange of the remaining Israeli captives in Gaza with Palestinian prisoners, “are not a gift from anyone,” underscoring that they were achieved through the “sacrifices” and steadfastness of the Palestinian people.
“We emphasize the enormous sacrifices made by our Palestinian people, and the courage and bravery of its fighters on the ground who confronted the enemy forces and showed unprecedented courage in combat,” it said.
The Islamic Jihad also paid tribute to Palestinians killed in the fighting, calling them “great martyrs” whose sacrifices were instrumental in sustaining the resistance movement.
“In these historic moments, our people will not forget their great martyrs who played the most important role in keeping the resistance steadfast,” it stressed.
While the group did not dismiss the role of international efforts in facilitating the ceasefire, it framed the agreement as a testament to Palestinian perseverance rather than diplomatic concessions.
Israel and Hamas reached the deal following three days of indirect negotiations in Egypt. The agreement is aimed at ending two years of genocide in the Gaza Strip based on a proposal forwarded by US President Donald Trump.
Meanwhile, Izzat al-Rishq, a member of the political bureau of Hamas, also said that the ceasefire in the besieged Gaza Strip is the fruit of the great sacrifices and legendary patience of the Palestinian people, and the strength and steadfastness of the resistance.
“This agreement stems from our historical responsibility toward our great people, our commitment to our legitimate rights, and the culmination of our resistance's achievements on October 7,” he stressed,
He also emphasized that the ceasefire agreement is a remarkable national achievement, reflecting the unity of “our people” and their commitment to resistance as a means of confronting the Zionist occupation.
Hamas announced early Thursday that it reached a deal to end Israel’s war on Gaza, secure the occupation’s withdrawal, allow aid deliveries, and facilitate the exchange of the remaining Israeli captives in Gaza with Palestinian prisoners.
The regime launched the genocide on October 7, 2023, after a historic operation staged by Gaza’s resistance fighters against the occupied Palestinian territories. Al-Aqsa Flood saw the fighters storm Israeli bases and take hundreds of Zionists captive.
More than 67,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza since then.
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