The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) issued a statement on the 31st local time, stating that Palestinian resistance would not cease until Israel’s occupation ends, and an independent Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital is established. In response to demands from Saudi Arabia, France, and other countries including the European Union and the Arab League for the disarmament of Hamas and the establishment of transitional governance and security mechanisms in Gaza, the statement was made. (CCTV News, Liang Hui)