Press Statement issued by Hazem Qassem Hamas spokesperson

Regarding 100 days since start of Great March of Return

Tens of thousands of Palestinians took part in the 16th Friday of the Great March of Return which marks 100 days since their start. The Palestinians in the Gaza Strip confirmed their will to continue to participate in these peaceful protests until the achievement of their goals, foremost of which is the lifting of the siege on the Gaza Strip, is achieved. 

During these peaceful protests dubbed "loyalty to Khan al-Ahmar", the participants voiced their support to the citizens of Khan al-Ahmar who are at risk of being ethnically cleansed by the Israeli Occupation east of Occupied Jerusalem people in the Red Khan is a message of solidarity for all the steadfast people on the Palestinian land and those who hold their Palestinian identity in all their places of residence.

The increasing number of people taking part in the peaceful protests despite the decision of the Israeli Occupation to further tighten the siege on the Gaza Strip, confirms its failure to break the will and determination of the Palestinian people and their peaceful activities. 

Hazem Qassem

Spokesman for the Islamic Resistance Movement "Hamas"

 July 13, 2018