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The Day · Tuesday 16 December 2025

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Palestinian Presidential Advisor: Israeli Occupation Fuelling Global Cycle of Violence

A Palestinian presidential advisor stated that the Israeli occupation is fuelling a global cycle of violence. The advisor’s remarks underscore ongoing concerns about the broader implications of occupation policies. The statement reflects heightened tensions and a growing focus on the wider impact of the conflict.

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 declared that the Israeli occupation is fuelling a global cycle of violence. The statement adds to mounting criticism from Palestinian leadership regarding the impact of continued occupation. According to the advisor, the policies and practices of the Israeli occupation are not confined to local consequences alone, but also contribute to escalating instability far beyond the region.

The advisor’s remarks come amidst ongoing political and social tensions on the ground, as the Palestinian leadership continues to condemn what it describes as systematic violations under the occupation. By drawing a direct connection between occupation and global violence, the presidential advisor highlights the extent to which Palestinian officials believe the Israeli presence in Palestinian territories affects international peace and security.

The statement did not go into specifics but pointed to a general belief held by the Palestinian leadership that the occupation not only intensifies regional grievances but also reverberates globally, prompting cycles of unrest and aggression. From its part, Palestinian officials have consistently pointed to the root causes of tension, citing continued occupation policies as central drivers of instability.

In addition, the advisor’s comments are seen as part of ongoing Palestinian efforts to draw international attention to the broader ramifications of the occupation, beyond the immediate effects seen in Gaza, the West Bank, and Jerusalem. By linking occupation to a global cycle of violence, the warning reflects the strategic messaging intended to garner broader support and intervention from the international community.

Meanwhile, Palestinian circles view such statements as essential in reinforcing their call for ending the occupation and achieving justice. The narrative aligns with efforts aimed at framing the conflict in terms of universal human rights and international law, resonating with similar voices in global civil society.

Observers note that the framing adopted by the presidential advisor emphasizes the resistance perspective, underlining the moral and political dimensions of the Palestinian struggle. The correlation made between occupation and global instability places the issue within a wider sociopolitical context, urging a re-evaluation of the prolonged silence and inaction by international actors.

The Palestinian presidential advisor’s statement reflects rising concerns and the need to address occupation not only as a local political issue but as a pressing matter with potential global ramifications. The warning also serves to remind policymakers and human rights observers that the continuation of the Israeli occupation has consequences that transcend borders and fuel cycles of violence worldwide.

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