Some Key Notes on the Victory of the Palestinian Resistance Movement and
the Imposition of a Ceasefire on the Zionist Occupying Forces
Finally, with the start of the ceasefire and the temporary end of the war, the distinction between
friend and enemy has become clearer than ever. What has happened has already been said.
Supporters of Palestine, over the course of 15 months, stood alongside the people of Gaza, raising the
flag of human dignity and solidarity. In return, Israel’s agents, both on the sidelines and in the virtual
and real world, endorsed the massacre of the people of Gaza under the name “the backward
movement of political Islam and terrorism” and poured scorn on the protest movement against
genocide! We must not let these mercenaries rest! The mass marches of hundreds of thousands of
people in Gaza, encircling the armed fighters of the Palestinian resistance movement, raising national
flags, and celebrating in the ruined streets are the cries of a nation that will not surrender to
oppression, force, and the devastating bombings of the Zionists.
The Palestinian people are determined to sacrifice their lives for the freedom of their homeland and
to ger rid of the invading enemies. The imposition of a ceasefire on the bloodthirsty Zionist enemy is
a victory for the Palestinian people, and they will continue their struggle to settle the accounts and
crush the Zionist colonizers. The ceasefire is the defeat of the invading forces and a victory for the
Palestinian liberation movement.
First, on October 7th, Palestinians, with the Al-Aqsa Storm operation, shattered Israel’s security
structure. This operation was not only a military achievement but also a psychological blow to a
regime that had always presented itself as invincible. Breaking through security walls, infiltrating
areas thought to be inaccessible, and the inefficacy of Israel’s advanced technologies showed that no
shield can withstand the will and precise planning of the resistance. This day marked the beginning
of a historic shift—one that exposed Israel’s vulnerability and ended the myth of its invincibility.
The Palestinian resistance organization Hamas has succeeded in shaking the foundations of Zionism
for the first time in the 75-year history of the artificial state of Israel. The supremacy that had been
built up over the years, under titles such as “the fourth largest army in the world”, “the leading army
in West Asia” and “the regional information and security superpower”, was completely devalued and
made unbelievable in one fell swoop. The insecurity in all occupied territories and the flight of over
700,000 Zionist settlers was a devastating blow to the continued Judaization of the Palestinian land.
Second, in the political and administrative sphere, victory and defeat are defined by the realization of
goals and plans. The Hamas organization and the entire Palestinian resistance movement rose up with
the aim of liberating Palestine, breaking the blockade of Gaza and reminding the world of the
historical rights of the Palestinians and the wounds of the occupation. They showed the world that
even with minimal means of defense and in dark tunnels, resistance against imperialist and Zionist
powers armed to the teeth is possible.
The aggressive state of Israel, on the other hand, despite all its claims to destroy the resistance,
recovering hostages and consolidate its authority, has not only failed to achieve its goals but has also
revealed its ugly and inhumane face through genocide and violation of human rights, mobilizing
global public opinion against it. The world has witnessed how the resistance organization Hamas,
which Israel has repeatedly ridiculed and labeled as a terrorist that no longer poses a serious threat
and is completely under the control of the Israeli army, has been able to degrade this supposed
military-security power structure. Israel has no longer has credibility in this area, and even the
reactionary rulers of Arab states will recognize that Israel is far from what it claims to be.
Third, the acceptance of a ceasefire by Israel was nothing less than an admission of defeat. A regime
that had entered the conflict with all its might had to finally capitulate and lay down its arms in the
face of the Palestinian resistance movement, global pressure and global outrage. This ceasefire meant
more than just the end of the fighting; it symbolized the moral and political collapse of Israel before
the eyes of the world.
The crimes of this regime – from the killing of civilians to the destruction of homes and
infrastructure – have sparked a wave of global protests. Demonstrations have taken place in the
streets of Europe and America accusing the Zionist regime of human rights violations. The
acceptance of the ceasefire marked the point at which it became clear that Israel is isolated not only
on the battlefield but also in global public opinion.
Fourth, the “October 7” operation was a struggle for existence against annihilation. It was a heroic
defense against a vicious and fascist aggression that targeted not only the land but also identity,
history and human dignity for Palestinian nation. The philosophy of this struggle stems from the
natural right of every living being to defend its own life. This war is part of a historical puzzle, the
full meaning of which will become apparent over time through the changing fate of the Palestinian
people.
The “ceasefire”, apart from being a humanitarian and human necessity, is in practice a complete
defeat of Israel. A defeat the likes of which has not been experienced or even imagined in the past 75
years of its existence. This defeat will have long-term and irreversible consequences for Israel – both
internally, regionally and internationally.
Fifth, one of the unjust accusations that is repeatedly leveled against the Hamas organization and its
allies such as the Islamic Jihad, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and the Democratic
Front for the Liberation of Palestine is the focus on human and material losses as evidence of defeat.
But such a view is superficial and incomplete. While losses are a direct and inevitable aspect of wars,
a correct analysis requires the assessment of achievements and long-term impacts.
Moreover, the resistance of Hamas to aggression cannot be measured by material standards. Just as
the killing of millions of Vietnamese, the destruction of hundreds of thousands of hectares of land
and the burning of large parts of forests, grasslands and infrastructure in Vietnam was not defined as
a victory for the U.S. imperialism, but as a historic defeat that has entered the collective memory of
humanity.
The Palestinian fighters fought not for personal gains, but for national liberation, freedom and human
dignity. They embraced death as a bridge to immortality and breathed new life into the spirit of
resistance.
Sixth, the Palestinian resistance movement was faced with two choices: a slow and creeping death in
the shadow of global silence or a combative death in front of the world. It chose the latter. This
bloody and resonant outcry revealed to the world the wounds and pain of the Palestinian people and
shook a large section of the population awake and open its eyes to the brainwashing of the
unscrupulous propaganda of imperialist media.
One of the most important consequences of this war was the shift in global public opinion. Israel,
which had always portrayed itself as a victim, was this time exposed as an aggressive occupier, child
murderer and war criminal. The images of the massacres of civilians and the destruction of
infrastructure sparked a wave of global outrage. Protests in over 30,000 cities worldwide, which are
still ongoing, have shown that Israel’s crimes can no longer be hidden behind the curtain of media
propaganda. This shift in discourse has shaken the foundation of Israel’s legitimacy in international
circles and given Palestine an unprecedented opportunity to make its voice heard worldwide.
The Israeli defeat is a strategic and cannot be reversed. I It means that, in addition to the collapse of
its fabricated power, if Israel continues the war after a six-week ceasefire, it will lead to a protracted
conflict, with even deeper economic and psychological. Added to this is the increasing pressure from
peace-loving peoples around the world against Israel. Therefore, Israel’s defeat is inevitable, and it
will be forced to continue the ceasefire and withdraw completely from Gaza.
The struggle of the Palestinian people, which has been marked by ups and downs, will continue even
after the ceasefire ends. The Palestinian organizations and parties will push their movement forward
in the new global and regional situation more united, confident and determined than ever before to
completely liberate their homeland from the clutches of the Zionist occupiers.
Long live the struggle of the Palestinian people for national liberation!
Down with Zionism!
Party of Labour of Iran (Toufan)
January 21, 2025