Palestinian resistance group, Hamas, has accused the Israeli delegation in cease-fire talks in Qatar to mislead the worldwide group, saying the crew lacks authority to make binding selections.
“We consider the continued presence of the Zionist delegation in Doha — despite its clear lack of authority to reach an agreement-a blatant attempt by (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu to deceive global public opinion and falsely portray participation in a negotiation process,” it stated in a press release.
The extended keep of the delegation, with out partaking in critical talks since Saturday, is a “blatant attempt by Netanyahu to deceive global public opinion and to falsely portray participation in negotiations.”
Hamas accused the prime minister of extending the delegation’s presence “day by day without entering serious talks.”
The group criticized Netanyahu’s latest statements about resuming support to Gaza as an effort to “throw dust in the eyes” and deceive the worldwide group.
No support vehicles have entered Gaza, together with the few that reached the Kerem Shalom crossing, which haven’t been obtained by any worldwide entity, the assertion famous.
Hamas holds Israel accountable for “sabotaging attempts to reach a deal” and accused Israeli leaders of publicly vowing to proceed the conflict and forcibly displace Palestinians.
Israel’s delegation consists of members from the army, the Shin Bet safety company and the Prime Minister’s Office. But its mandate is reportedly restricted to a U.S.-brokered proposal offered months in the past by envoy Steve Witkoff — a plan Netanyahu rejected, although Hamas has not.
The Witkoff plan requires the discharge of hostages in two phases: half on the primary day of the ceasefire, adopted by prolonged talks to finish the conflict. The remaining hostages could be freed if an settlement is reached through the two-month truce interval.
Israel’s public broadcaster KAN reported late Monday that Netanyahu determined to maintain the delegation in Qatar for one more day “to give the negotiations a chance.” The outlet cited an unnamed authorities official who stated, “We’re staying in Doha to avoid offending the Americans. It wouldn’t look good if we left before Hamas.”
Still, KAN reported that “no progress has been made” and Israel could recall the delegation until there may be an “exceptional development” in talks.
Israel estimates 58 hostages are nonetheless held in Gaza, together with 20 believed to be alive. At the identical time, greater than 10,100 Palestinians stay in Israeli prisons, dealing with torture, starvation and medical neglect, based on Palestinian and Israeli human rights experiences.
Hamas has repeatedly provided to launch Israeli captives “all at once” in alternate for ending the conflict, withdrawing Israeli forces from Gaza and releasing Palestinian prisoners. But Netanyahu has added new situations, together with the disarmament of Palestinian resistance factions in Gaza, which Hamas refuses below continued occupation.
Israel has pursued a brutal offensive towards Gaza since October 2023, killing practically 53,600 Palestinians, most of them ladies and youngsters.
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants final November for Netanyahu and his former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for conflict crimes and crimes towards humanity in Gaza.
Israel additionally faces a genocide case on the International Court of Justice for its conflict on the enclave.
Source: www.dailysabah.com