RAMALLAH — Ahmed Majdalani, the
secretary-general of the Popular Struggle Front, stated in an interview with
"
Voice of Palestine" radio on Saturday, that it is the right of the
Palestinian people to exercise their right to demonstrate and defend their civil,
economic, and social rights, as guaranteed by the Basic Law.
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This was in response to
Hamas’ violent crackdowns on protesters in Gaza in the “We Want to Live” movement. These
protesters want to see a change in the dire living conditions present, most prevalent
of which is their over-taxation by Hamas.
Majdalani added that the de facto
government sees the "We Want to Live" movement as a threat to its
existence and an expression of its fears due to its oppressive rule in Gaza,
where it fails to provide any services to citizens while collecting taxes from
them, Amad News reported.
He further elaborated that suppression will
not solve the crisis, and Palestinian people will always be ready to confront
challenges. He called on "Hamas" to reconsider its policies before
resorting to force, as there are other options such as ending the division,
forming a national unity government, and other critical issues.
Perpetuating divisions
Mariam Abu Daqqa, a member of the Political
Bureau of the
Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, rejected the
attacks by Hamas security forces on citizens protesting their deteriorating
living conditions in Gaza, affirming that citizens have the right to protest
for a better life.
Abu Daqqa also condemned the attacks on
journalists covering the "We Want to Live" movement, aimed at
achieving a dignified life in Gaza.
Another member of the bureau, Sufian Matar,
stated that Hamas' policies are based on disrespecting others and their
opinions, which perpetuates division and continuous the failure of
reconciliation efforts.
Matar added that demonstrating and
expressing opinions is a right guaranteed by the law, especially in light of
the 16-year-long
unemployment crisis and the lack of prospects, and it is their
right to peacefully protest, and no one has the right to suppress these
demonstrations protected by the Basic Law.
Jamal Nasr, a member of the Political
Bureau of the FIDA Party, made a similar statement regarding the basic rights
that should be available to those in Gaza. He also said that the role of the
various factions in the movement is not as it should be, and called for a
broader popular front towards enhancing democratic life and providing a
dignified life for citizens.
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