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The Day · Tuesday 16 December 2025

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Presidential Advisor: Israeli Occupation Driving Global Violence

A Palestinian presidential advisor has stated that the Israeli occupation is fuelling a global cycle of violence. The statement comes amid growing concerns over the ongoing impact of occupation policies. The advisor emphasized the broader consequences of continued Israeli actions.

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – DECEMBER 12: Mahmoud Al-Habbash, advisor to the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, speaks during the 19th International Muslim Forum at the Moscow Central Mosque in Moscow, Russia on December 12, 2023. (Photo by Sefa Karacan/Anadolu via Getty Images)

A Palestinian presidential advisor has stated that the Israeli occupation is fuelling a global cycle of violence. The claim highlights ongoing concerns over the consequences of occupation actions and their reach beyond Palestinian territories.

Speaking on the issue, the advisor underlined the persistent effects of occupation policies that continue to provoke instability and unrest. The official emphasized that the ramifications of the occupation are not confined, and instead are contributing to unrest across different regions.

The advisor indicated that the international community must recognize how the ongoing occupation policies are not only affecting the daily lives of Palestinians but also influencing wider patterns of violence globally. According to the statement, the continuation of such practices sustains a rising tide of resistance, while simultaneously feeding cycles of retaliation and repression abroad.

From its side, the Palestinian leadership has consistently warned that without ending occupation, there can be no hope for peace. The latest remarks by the presidential advisor reinforce this stance, pointing at the dangerous trajectory created by unending control and suppression carried out under occupation.

The presidential advisor further noted that the structural nature of the Israeli occupation embeds violence into the lived experiences of Palestinians. According to the advisor, this enforced reality becomes a source of desperation and defiance among the people, thereby intensifying tensions locally and inspiring similar reactions beyond the borders of Palestine.

In addition, the advisor’s comments suggest that any serious efforts to address violence on a global scale must begin with confronting the root causes, namely the long-standing occupation. Citing the persistent cycle of displacement, demolition, and denial of rights, the official drew a direct line between local suffering and broader instability.

Meanwhile, voices from within Palestine continue to call for an end to the occupation as a fundamental step toward justice and peace. The presidential advisor’s statement aligns with ongoing assertions that resistance arises as a direct response to amplifying aggression and encroachment.

Activists and advocacy groups in Palestine view the advisor’s latest statement as a reinforcement of their longstanding message: that the Israeli occupation is not simply a regional matter, but a catalyst for patterns of confrontation across various contexts. Some argue that the normalization of occupation legitimizes violence as a tool of dominance, which is then replicated elsewhere.

The advisor concluded by stressing the urgency of addressing the situation, urging international powers and institutions to acknowledge the role of prolonged occupation in creating a climate of sustained violence. The call seeks to shift global focus toward ending occupation as a strategic move to mitigate broader turmoil.

Across Gaza, the West Bank, and Jerusalem, the people continue to endure the daily reality of occupation. The presidential advisor’s remarks appear to echo the frustration felt throughout these areas, as the demand for dignity, freedom, and self-determination remains unmet. The statement brings renewed attention to the consequences of an enduring political and military presence.

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