The Islamic Resistance Movement "Hamas" held the Israeli Occupation responsible for its aggression against Jerusalem and Gaza.

In a statement Friday, the movement called on the Palestinian people and their factions to unite in an "open confrontation" with the Israeli Occupation in defense of Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Mosque.

It also held the Israeli Occupation fully responsible for the "dangerous escalation and blatant aggression" against the Gaza Strip and the Palestinian people, and for "what will happen in the region."

The movement said that the aggression against Gaza and the continuation of the Israeli Occupation's violations against Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa, will not protect the Israeli Occupation or be a victory for them.

It stressed that this aggression will not weaken the support of the Palestinian youth and the resistance, which took a vow to remain "a shield and sword" to protect the people, Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa.

It called on the Palestinian people, forces and factions to unite in an "open battle" to confront the Israeli Occupation and settlers, in order to thwart their plans to Judaize Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa, as well as defend their people and their right to freedom.