Hamas Calls for Escalation in Response to Resettlement in Northern West Bank

Hamas issued a statement condemning the Israeli government's decision to renew settlement activity in the community of Ganim in northern Samaria (West Bank). The organization warned of the dangers posed by accelerating settlement expansion in the West Bank and urged Palestinians to strengthen their resistance. Hamas called on Palestinians to increase the use of all means of opposition and confrontation to deter the Israeli occupation and settlers. The statement specifically referenced the participation of government ministers and settler leaders in reestablishing the settlement, which was evacuated in 2005.