Abbas’ advisor urges terror: “Resistance… in all forms, by all means

The article on Palestinian Media Watch titled "Abbas’ advisor urges terror: 'Resistance… in all forms, by all means'" outlines several key points:

1. Calls for Resistance: Mahmoud Al-Habbash, advisor to PA President Mahmoud Abbas, calls for resistance against Israel "by all forms and means," which includes violent actions. He frames this resistance as a legal right against Israeli attempts to control Palestinian lands.

2. Religious Justification: Al-Habbash portrays this struggle as a form of Jihad, invoking religious rhetoric that positions Palestinians as defenders of Islamic lands, particularly emphasizing the importance of Ashkelon and Jerusalem.

3. Promotion of National Unity: Al-Habbash stresses the need for Palestinian unity, despite political differences between factions like Fatah, Hamas, and Islamic Jihad, arguing that this unity is crucial for the fight to reclaim Jerusalem and other contested areas.

4. Antisemitic Themes: The article highlights Al-Habbash’s use of antisemitic language, including denying Jewish historical ties to the land and portraying Israel as a colonial entity aiming to uproot Palestinians.

This rhetoric underscores the ongoing conflict between Palestinian leadership and Israel, as well as the use of religious and nationalistic language to justify violent actions.