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Manuel Musallam: US plans for Gaza will fail; Palestinian resistance will not be disarmed

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Palestinian Catholic priest Manuel Musallam poses for a photo during an interview with Anadolu Agency, in Bir Zeit near Ramallah, West Bank on December 22, 2020 [Hisham K. K. Abu Shaqra / Anadolu Agency]

Father Manuel Musallam, a member of the Islamic-Christian Committee for the Support of Jerusalem and Holy Sites, said Monday that international initiatives concerning the Gaza Strip are aimed at weakening and disarming the Palestinian resistance, asserting that such efforts are “doomed to fail.”

In press remarks, Musallam said the weapons of the Palestinian resistance “will not be taken away by anyone — not the United States, nor anyone else,” arguing that Israel, not Gaza, should be placed under international trusteeship “for the war crimes and genocide committed against the Palestinian people.”

He accused the United States of being a “direct partner” in the suffering of Palestinians because of its “military and political support for Israel,” describing the American vision for Gaza as “a failed attempt to disarm the Palestinians — an illusion that will never be realised.”

Musallam added that Palestinians “do not trust the United States, Europe, or some Arab regimes,” stressing that Israel has failed to achieve security “through military force” after two years of war. True security, he said, “can only come through recognizing the rights of the Palestinian people, not through force and killing.”

He argued that the continuation of Palestinian armed resistance would increase Israel’s isolation and exposure to international prosecution, ultimately leading to its defeat.

The Israeli war on Gaza, waged with U.S. and Western support since October 2023 has killed more than 69,000 Palestinians and wounded over 170,000, the vast majority women and children. Over 90 per cent of the Strip’s buildings have been destroyed. Israeli forces have continued bombardment and home demolitions despite last month’s ceasefire agreement, resulting in hundreds of additional casualties and severe restrictions on the entry of food and medical supplies.

READ: Manuel Musallam denounces critics of Palestinian resistance, says “only armed struggle will bring liberation”

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Genocide denier and Current UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is quoted that he supports Zionism without qualification. He also confirms that UK air force support has been essential in Israel’s mass-murdering genocide. Includes URLs https://www.declassifieduk.org/keir-starmers-100-spy-flights-over-gaza-in-support-of-israel/ and https://youtu.be/O74hZCKKdpA
Keir Starmer objects to criticism of the IDF. He asks how could anyone object to them starving people to death, forced marches like the Nazis did, bombing Gaza's hospitals and universities, mass-murdering journalists, healthworkers and starving people queuing for food, killing and raping prisoners and murdering children. He calls for people to stop obstructing his genocide for Israel.
Keir Starmer objects to criticism of the IDF. He asks how could anyone object to them starving people to death, forced marches like the Nazis did, bombing Gaza’s hospitals and universities, mass-murdering journalists, healthworkers and starving people queuing for food, killing and raping prisoners and murdering children. He calls for people to stop obstructing his genocide for Israel.
Orcas discuss Genocide-supporting and complicit Zionists. Donald Trump, Keith Starmer, David Lammy, Rachel Reeves, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are acknowledged as evil genocide-complicit and supporting cnuts.
Orcas discuss Genocide-supporting and complicit Zionists. Donald Trump, Keith Starmer, David Lammy, Rachel Reeves, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are acknowledged as evil genocide-complicit and supporting cnuts.

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Majority of Germans support EU sanctions on Israel to stop genocide in Gaza

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Pro-Palestine demonstrators take part in a protest in support of the Global Sumud Flotilla after the Israeli attacks on it and to demand the release of its members held by Israel on October 02, 2025 in Dusseldorf, Germany. [Hesham Elsherif – Anadolu Agency]

A majority of Germans support the EU imposing sanctions on Israel over its brutal military offensive in Gaza, according to a new poll by public broadcaster ARD, Anadolu reports.

The representative survey found that 55% of Germans now demand that their government back the European Commission’s proposal to suspend trade and customs agreements with Israel.

Just 27% of respondents opposed the potential sanctions, which EU leaders are expected to discuss later this month as a means to pressure the Netanyahu government.

The survey also revealed that a majority of Germans support recognizing Palestine as an independent state, despite Berlin’s current reluctance to do so. According to the findings, 55% of Germans favor formal recognition of Palestine, while only 20% oppose it.

A growing divide has emerged between German public opinion and government policy in recent months, following reports from UN agencies and international NGOs that have documented war crimes and genocide committed by Israeli forces in Gaza.

READ: Protests erupt worldwide after Israel detains Greta Thunberg on Gaza aid flotilla

According to the survey, the percentage of Germans who believe Israel’s military response “goes too far” has increased significantly, from nearly 40% in November 2023 to 63% this month.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, despite being a strong supporter of Israel, has recently intensified his criticism of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza amid mounting domestic and international pressure.

However, despite this shift in tone, he has so far refused to join other European countries in calling for the suspension of trade deals with Israel or imposing sanctions against far-right Israeli ministers.

Last month, the German government found itself diplomatically isolated when its close allies—France, the UK, and several other European partners, including Belgium, Portugal, and Malta—announced their recognition of Palestinian statehood, while Berlin maintained its opposition to such recognition.

READ: Experts urge Germany to end policy of unconditional support for Israel

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Keir Starmer objects to criticism of the IDF. He asks how could anyone object to them starving people to death, forced marches like the Nazis did, bombing Gaza's hospitals and universities, mass-murdering journalists, healthworkers and starving people queuing for food, killing and raping prisoners and murdering children. He calls for people to stop obstructing his genocide for Israel.
Keir Starmer objects to criticism of the IDF. He asks how could anyone object to them starving people to death, forced marches like the Nazis did, bombing Gaza’s hospitals and universities, mass-murdering journalists, healthworkers and starving people queuing for food, killing and raping prisoners and murdering children. He calls for people to stop obstructing his genocide for Israel.
Experiencing issues with this image not appearing. I suspect because it's so critical of Zionist Keir Starmer's support of and complicity in Israel's genocides.
Genocide denier and Current UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is quoted that he supports Zionism without qualification. He also confirms that UK air force support has been essential in Israel’s mass-murdering genocide. Includes URLs https://www.declassifieduk.org/keir-starmers-100-spy-flights-over-gaza-in-support-of-israel/ and https://youtu.be/O74hZCKKdpA
Genocide denying UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy says that UK is suspending 30 of 350 arms licences to Israel. He also confirms the UK government's support for Israel's Gaza genocide and the UK government and military's active participation in genocide.
Genocide denying UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy says that UK is suspending 30 of 350 arms licences to Israel. He also confirms the UK government’s support for Israel’s Gaza genocide and the UK government and military’s active participation in genocide.

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