Hamas Praises Salfit Shooting as Part of the Legitimate Response to Israeli Crimes
Hamas emphasized that the shooting attack is part of the legitimate and natural response to the ongoing escalation of Israeli crimes against the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank
Palestine, PUREWILAYAH.COM - The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, praised Wednesday evening’s shooting operation in the western Salfit region, calling it a "heroic act" that reflects the true pulse of the West Bank.
In an official statement released to the Palestinian Information Center, Hamas said that the shooting near Salfit embodies the deeply rooted spirit of resistance among the Palestinian people, who reject oppression and aggression and continue to respond to the occupation’s crimes and schemes aimed at land confiscation and forced displacement in favor of settlement expansion.
Operation a Response to Ongoing Occupation Crimes
Hamas emphasized that the shooting attack is part of the legitimate and natural response to the ongoing escalation of Israeli crimes against the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank, as well as against Palestinian prisoners and holy sites.
“This operation comes as a continuation of the legitimate resistance and as a direct response to the occupation's persistent crimes,” the statement read.
The group reiterated its firm position that the Palestinian resistance will remain active as long as aggression and occupation persist.
Calling to Escalate The Resistance
Hamas called on Palestinians in the West Bank to escalate their resistance and carry out more “painful operations” targeting the Israeli occupation and its settler population.
The movement urged unity around the path of resistance and steadfastness in the face of the Israeli occupation and its ongoing aggression.
“We call on the masses in the West Bank to rally behind the choice of resistance and to continue inflicting blows on the occupation and its settlers,” the statement added.
Context: Fatalities in Salfit Shooting
According to Israeli sources, a female settler died on Wednesday evening from severe injuries sustained in the shooting operation west of Salfit. Another individual was reportedly wounded and remains in critical condition.
The attack is the latest in a series of armed operations that reflect growing unrest and organized resistance across the occupied Palestinian territories, particularly in the West Bank.
Background: Resistance Against Expansion and Displacement
Hamas reiterated that such operations are a direct response to Israeli plans aimed at seizing Palestinian land and expanding illegal settlements, particularly through policies designed to forcibly displace Palestinian residents.
The group affirmed that as long as these policies continue, the resistance will remain firm and determined to protect Palestinian rights, land, and identity. (PW)
Source: Palinfo