Fatah Reaffirms Commitment to Ending Occupation and Establishing Palestinian State with Jerusalem as Capital on Independence Anniversary

On the 38th anniversary of the Palestinian declaration of independence, the Palestinian National Liberation Movement (Fatah) reiterated the Palestinian people's firm adherence to their legitimate national goals, foremost among them ending the presence of the occupation army in all its forms on Palestinian land.
The movement emphasized that achieving full sovereignty and establishing an independent state on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, remains an unshakable national principle. Palestinian resilience and determination to secure their rights are grounded in international law, the UN Charter, and relevant UN resolutions. The sacrifices of martyrs, injured, and prisoners over decades fuel the ongoing struggle for the right of return and self-determination.
Fatah criticized the international double standards that have deprived Palestinians of their historic rights. It noted that the state of Palestine is now a recognized reality by 160 countries worldwide, with the sole remaining obstacle to full independence being the continued presence of occupation forces.
The movement called on the international community to exert real pressure on the Israeli government to immediately halt the genocidal war on the Gaza Strip, open crossings to allow humanitarian aid and reconstruction efforts, and demanded a full withdrawal of occupation forces from Gaza. It also urged an end to settler crimes and settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank.
Recalling the historic declaration of independence presented by the late leader Yasser Arafat in 1988, Fatah affirmed that the sought-after Palestinian state will be founded on principles of democracy and equality, with continuous efforts toward economic and social development under conditions of justice and peace.
Fatah concluded by calling on all Palestinians to strengthen national unity, overcome internal divisions, and stand united under the umbrella of the Palestine Liberation Organization, the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people, and to commit to a single state, a single law, and legitimate armed resistance.