Palestinian resistance factions have issued a forceful response to recent statements by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlining plans for full military control over the Gaza Strip.

The groups described these remarks as evidence of Israel’s political and military setbacks over the past two years, despite a history marked by repeated massacres and violations, supported by powerful international backers.

They condemned the threat of a full-scale invasion as a declaration of genocidal intent and a desperate attempt to suppress the Palestinian people and their resistance. The factions stressed that the battlefield remains the core arena of struggle, as it has been throughout history.

Emphasising Gaza’s status as a land defined by sacrifice and steadfast resistance, they warned that any attempt at occupation would face fierce and costly opposition, with forces prepared to intensify their efforts.

The statement accused Netanyahu of masking failures by projecting an illusion of control, affirming that Gaza’s future will be shaped by its resilient people rather than external forces.

Reiterating their unity, the factions vowed to repel any occupation attempt, as they have done before. They also rejected the notion that the release of Israeli captives can be secured through military means, insisting that negotiations, at a significant price, are the only viable path.