The Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas hailed the steadfastness of the Palestinian people in Al-Araqib village of the occupied Negev in facing the destruction and evacuation for the 193rd time and confronting the colonial settlement projects.

The Zionist occupation's destruction policies will never undermine our Palestinian people's determination in defending our legitimate rights," said Abdul Latif Al-Qanou, Hamas spokesman.

"We call on our Palestinian people in the occupied Negev to be more steadfast and confront the Zionist occupation's plans that target their existence and obliterate the landmarks and monuments of their villages," Al-Qanou added.