Fatah slams Hamas leaders for "offensive" remarks against Jordan, Egypt

The Palestinian National Liberation Movement (Fatah) issued a strongly worded statement on Friday condemning recent remarks by some Hamas leaders that it described as “hostile” and “offensive” toward Egypt and Jordan. Fatah emphasized that these statements do not reflect the will of the Palestinian people and instead threaten vital Arab support for the Palestinian cause.

In a statement, Fatah stressed that both the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Arab Republic of Egypt have been steadfast allies of the Palestinian people since the 1948 Nakba. The movement highlighted the sacrifices made by the two countries, including hosting millions of Palestinians and advocating for their rights in international arenas.

Fatah emphasized that any offense toward these two sister nations serves only divisive agendas and foreign projects aimed at destabilizing the region and fracturing the unified Arab position backing the Palestinian cause.

Fatah reiterated its deep appreciation for the role of the Arab Republic of Egypt under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in supporting Palestinian unity, helping to lift the blockade on the Gaza Strip, and defending Palestinian rights in global forums. The movement also saluted the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, led by King Abdullah II, for its historic role in protecting Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem and for its unwavering support for the two-state solution and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the 1967 borders.

The movement condemned what it called the “subservience of the Muslim Brotherhood, which operates outside the will and national security of the Arab nation,” to foreign powers. Fatah accused these actors of attempting to absolve the Israeli Occupation by unjustifiably attacking Egypt and Jordan, Palestine’s closest and most reliable geographical allies.

Fatah also called for respect and recognition of the role played by other Arab states in supporting the Palestinian cause, including Saudi Arabia, the Gulf countries, and the Maghreb region. The movement emphasized that these nations represent a civilizational and national depth that Fatah will not allow to be undermined or severed. It warned against falling into suspicious alignments that only bring destruction and loss.

In conclusion, Fatah urged all Palestinian factions to act rationally, avoid inflammatory rhetoric, uphold collective national responsibility, and respect historic ties with the Arab world. The movement stressed that what Palestine needs today is genuine national unity, not score-settling that brings joy to its enemies and crushes the hopes of the Palestinian people.