The Palestinian Authority has entered a difficult period of austerity following punitive Israeli Occupation policies, coinciding with Tel Aviv’s ongoing devastating war on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023.

The Israeli Occupation has supporters from within the very people it targets; they spread its propaganda, make up excuses to justify the killing of their fellow citizens and the bombing of hospitals, schools, and shelters; they are the PA and Fatah.

In Gaza, where Israeli bombardment and aggression persist, and the unrelenting Palestinian spirit rises from the rubble, resistance factions continue to grow, just as tree roots deepen in soil soaked with blood for decades.

In an exclusive interview with Al-Estiklal, Deputy Head of Hamas in the West Bank, Abdul Karim Hanini discussed Gaza's latest developments, Hamas' strategies against Israeli aggression, and the unwavering resilience of Gaza's fighters.

Mustafa Barghouti, one of the most active popular leaders in Palestine, has become the target of an intense smear campaign, which many attribute to dissatisfaction within Fatah and its executive tool, the PA, with his actions and performance.