Watan-The head of the Political Bureau of the Palestinian resistance movement “Hamas,” Ismail Haniyeh, affirmed that the movement and all factions in Gaza will not accept any exchange deal with the Israeli occupation without imposing their conditions. He emphasized their capability to target the enemy’s “illusory” objectives.

In a new statement, Haniyeh conveyed that Hamas has communicated this stance to Egypt and Qatar, emphasizing their refusal to accept any one-sided deal for a ceasefire.

Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the Political Bureau of the Palestinian resistance movement “Hamas,” stated that his movement has received several initiatives but affirmed its commitment to the unity of the Palestinian people and the democratic option.

Hamas reiterated to Egypt and Qatar its position regarding the Gaza war, emphasizing a complete cessation of military activities, providing relief to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, and responding to the just and fair demands of the people.

He added that all factions support the resistance’s principles in establishing the Palestinian state with its capital in Jerusalem and the right of return for Palestinian refugees in the diaspora.

Some of Haniyeh’s notable statements on the Gaza war include

• Gaza’s resistance turned Israeli tanks into coffins.
• The military media of the resistance excelled in conveying heroic actions, exposing the cowardice of the occupying soldiers.
• The Israeli occupation began promoting a third stage of the war, but it will once again fail in the face of the resistance’s heroism.
• Hamas is open to restoring national reference and the national government to the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip.
• Hamas has already received some initiatives related to the Palestinian internal situation.
• We hold the Israeli occupation and the United States responsible for the complete suffering of the Palestinians.

In conclusion, Haniyeh expressed gratitude to all those supporting Palestinian resistance in Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen without specifying any particular faction or entity. However, he specifically thanked South Africa for filing a lawsuit against the Israeli occupation in the International Court of Justice on charges of genocide.