Hamas on Saturday called for a global escalation of public action against Israel and its policies toward the Palestinian people, marking the International Day of Solidarity with Palestine.

The day, observed annually on 29 November, was established by the United Nations in 1977 to support the Palestinian people’s rights, including self-determination, national independence, and the return of refugees displaced in 1948.

In a statement, Hamas urged people worldwide to use the day to renew efforts against Israeli occupation and violations, including breaches of the ceasefire in Gaza and the escalation of violence in the West Bank and occupied East Jerusalem.