RAMALLAH, February 22, 2025 (WAFA) – The Fatah Revolutionary Council has affirmed its firm stance against the displacement of the Palestinian people, the idea of an alternative homeland, and any questioning of the status of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) as the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people.
The statement was issued at the conclusion of the Council’s 12th session in Ramallah, which focused on the ongoing struggle against Israeli aggression and the importance of national unity.
The council reaffirmed that the core focus of the Palestinian struggle today remains confronting the Israeli occupation, standing firm on Palestinian land, and rallying regional and international support to halt the Israeli aggression. It emphasized the urgent need for continued aid and reconstruction efforts for Gaza, while also rejecting any attempts to displace Palestinians or undermine their right to return.
In its statement, Fatah condemned the Israeli occupation’s ongoing systematic destruction of Palestinian refugee camps in the northern West Bank, along with the tightening of blockades and incursions into Palestinian cities and villages. The council declared that these actions necessitate a reassessment of relations with Israel, which has disregarded agreements, violated international law, and consistently undermined Palestinian rights.
The Revolutionary Council also reiterated Fatah's unwavering commitment to supporting the families of martyrs, prisoners, and injured individuals, emphasizing that they are "heroes of freedom" who deserve top priority in terms of protection and care. Additionally, it reaffirmed the Palestinian people's right to resist the occupation, as outlined by international law and conventions.
The statement underscored that Palestinian unity is a fundamental condition for resisting occupation and achieving victory. Fatah also stressed the importance of enhancing efforts and dialogue with its partners in the PLO, with plans to convene the Palestinian Central Council in the near future. The Council extended an invitation to those outside the PLO to return to the organization and commit to its programs, which are based on political and geographic unity for all of Palestine, including Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem.
The movement also emphasized the importance of United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in providing essential services to Palestinian refugees. Fatah called for continued support for UNRWA and for the international community to protect the agency’s operations, especially in the face of Israeli efforts to block and raid its offices.
Fatah reiterated the centrality of Jerusalem to the Palestinian cause. The statement urged Arab and Islamic countries to take responsibility for safeguarding Jerusalem and supporting its residents in the face of Israeli actions to impose closures, siege, and Judaize the city’s educational system.
Furthermore, the Revolutionary Council called for the international community to convene a session of the UN Security Council or, if that proves impossible, to resume the emergency session of the UN General Assembly to halt the Israeli aggression and reject the ongoing ethnic cleansing and displacement of Palestinians.
The council also expressed support for efforts to preserve the two-state solution, backing the initiatives led by Saudi Arabia and France. It called for wide international backing for the upcoming conference in New York in June and encouraged participation in the next conference for the High Contracting Parties to the Geneva Conventions.
Finally, Fatah emphasized the importance of holding Israeli war criminals accountable for their actions, following the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrants. It also called for further pursuit of legal actions against Israel for its crimes of genocide, in addition to pushing for the enforcement of the advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice, which demands the end of the Israeli occupation within one year.
Regarding the ongoing plans for displacement, Fatah reaffirmed the Palestinian right of return as enshrined in UN Resolution 194 of 1949. The movement insisted that any return must be to the cities and villages from which Palestinians were forcibly displaced in 1948.
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