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Headline: “Khalil Al-Hayya: The armed resistance is the shield of the popular marches, and the occupation fears a confrontation” “Hamas Movement Political Bureau member Khalil Al-Hayya emphasized that the March of Return (refers to massive violent protests; see note below –Ed.) in the Gaza Strip is...”

"Head of the Hamas Movement in the Gaza Strip Yahya Al-Sinwar… said during an exclusive interview with the Al-Aqsa satellite channel… that 'The fact that we are turning to popular resistance does not mean that we have renounced armed resistance.' He also emphasized Hamas’ readiness to carry out its..."

Headline: “Wasel Abu Yusuf: The Palestinian people and its leadership are capable of thwarting all of the American attempts” “Secretary-General of the Palestinian Liberation Front and PLO Executive Committee member Dr. Wasel Abu Yusuf… warned against [US President Donald Trump's] deal of the...”

Headline: "Hamas blessed what the Barhoum family did regarding its collaborator son" “The Hamas Movement in Rafah blessed the Barhoum family's revenge against the collaborator who helped the occupation reach three [Izz A-Din] Al-Qassam [Brigades] (i.e., Hamas’ military wing) commanders - [Muhammad]...”

Headline: "A delegation from the Popular Front met with Nasrallah for several hours in order to discuss Trump's decision" "A delegation of senior officials from the political bureau of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) (i.e., a member of the PLO – led by Deputy..."

Headline: “The Supreme Muslim Council: The Al-Buraq Wall is an Islamic waqf and will remain as such” “Head of [the independent organization] the Supreme Muslim Council and [head] preacher in the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque Sheikh Ikrima Sabri came out with a statement in response to what was reported in...”

“Secretary-General of the Palestinian Liberation Front and PLO Executive Committee member Dr. Wasel Abu Yusuf emphasized that the Palestinian leadership firmly refuses any meeting with American Vice President [Mike Pence] or any party from the American administration. He also said that the American...”

Headline: “The Abu Ali Mustafa Brigades: We add our voices to that of Nasrallah for the establishment of a covenant that will unite all of the resistance factions” “The Martyr (Shahid) Abu Ali Mustafa Brigades (i.e., military wing of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, a member of...”

Headline: "Ashrawi: Transferring the US embassy to Jerusalem confirms Trump’s insistence on dragging the region to the brink of an abyss" "PLO Executive Committee member Hanan Ashrawi said: 'American President [Donald Trump's] insistence on transferring the embassy to Jerusalem is a grave matter..."

Headline: "Al-Batsh: Enabling the resistance in the West Bank will protect our people from the settlers" "Islamic Jihad Movement leader Khaled Al-Batsh emphasized the need for all of the Palestinian spheres to remain in a state of ongoing confrontation with the occupation, from Jenin (i.e., in the..."

Headline: “The Al-Qassam [Brigades]: The weapons of the resistance are against the occupation” “The [Izz A-Din] Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Hamas Movement, emphasized that the weapons of the Palestinian resistance will continue to be legitimate against the oppressive ‘Israeli’...”

Headline: "What did Al-Zahar say in response to demands to disarm the resistance?" "Hamas leadership member Mahmoud Al-Zahar emphasized today, Monday [Nov. 13, 2017], that the [PA] government and the PA are placing conditions in order to make the [Hamas-Fatah] reconciliation fail so as not to bear..."

Headline: “Abu Yusuf: Despite the difficult conditions, the Palestinian people amazes every day by inventing types of struggle” “Palestinian Liberation Front Secretary-General and PLO Executive Committee member Dr. Wasel Abu Yusuf… said that the Palestinian people is inventing unique types of...”

Headline: "Khaled: The metal detectors and smart cameras exposed the true nature of the people of Arab Jerusalem" "PLO Executive Committee member and Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP) Political Bureau member Tayseer Khaled published a post on social media in response to the..."

Headline: "Sultan Abu Al-Einein: Transferring the American embassy to Jerusalem will lead to bloodshed" "Fatah Movement leadership member [and advisor to PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas on NGOs] Sultan Abu Al-Einein said that a strong Palestinian intifada will break out in the Palestinian territories if..."

Headline: "Abd Rabbo: Cancelling the recognition of Israel, unity, and resistance are our responses to the annexation decision" "In response to the Israeli Parliament vote on the first reading of the bill to validate outposts (i.e., the Regulation Bill, see note below) which is considered the..."

Headline: “Wattan publishes a worksheet for the members of the Fatah Revolutionary Council regarding the revolution and the popular resistance, and the internal situation” “The [independent Palestinian] Wattan news agency has obtained a worksheet from members of the Fatah Revolutionary Council...”

Headline: “Barghouti: ‘Martyr Muhannad Halabi’s funeral is [the sign of] the beginning of the third intifada’” “Palestinian Parliament member Mustafa Barghouti said that the funeral of Martyr (Shahid) Muhannad Halabi (i.e., terrorist who stabbed two to death) is [the sign of] the beginning of the...”

Headline: “Hamas blesses the Nablus operation and calls on the resistance to carry out more excellent operations” “Hamas Spokesman Husam Badran blessed the operation i.e., terrorist attack in which Israelis Naama and Eitam Henkin were murdered) carried out by resistance fighters near the settlement...”

Headline: “Hanna Issa calls for Ribat at the Al-Aqsa [Mosque] on the ‘anniversary of the destruction of the Temple’” “Secretary-General of the [Palestinian Authority’s] Islamic-Christian Council for Jerusalem and the Holy Places, Dr. Hanna Issa, stated that Ribat (i.e., religious conflict/war over...”

Headline: “Abu Sharif: ‘The way of resistance to the Zionist project that Nasrallah suggests is a correct way’” “Member of the Palestinian National Council (i.e., the legislative body of the PLO) Bassam Abu Sharif, stated that the bloody attack meant to destroy the Arab countries around Palestine,...”

Abbas' quoting the Quran at the end of this speech - ‎“Permission [to fight] has been given to ‎those who are being fought, because ‎they were wronged. And indeed, Allah is ‎competent to give them victory” - was interpreted by his constituents as a sign to take to the streets. This speech sparked...

“In an exclusive statement to the Wattan News Agency Deputy Secretary of the Fatah Central Committee Jibril Rajoub said… ‘I do not support the kidnapping of civilians, whether Palestinians or Israelis, but it seems that Israel understands only the language of kidnappings in order to allow us to...”

Fatah Central Committee member, Abbas Zaki: "My feelings towards Hamas have softened. I salute them. I congratulate them for learning the lessons of 2008-2009 (previous Israel-Hamas conflict). They gave us great pleasure. May Allah bless them. (Note: Islamic Jihad and Hamas launched more than 1,000..."

Abbas Zaki, member of the Fatah Central Committee: "Up to now we in Fatah have had immunity because of the international decision that the Palestinian people has the right to employ all methods of struggle – including armed struggle – as per [UN] resolution 3236. " Note: PA leaders and officials...