The chief of Hamas’ Political Bureau on Sunday affirmed that his motion’s response to the cease-fire proposal aligns with the rules outlined in US President Joe Biden’s speech and the UN Security Council decision concerning the Gaza Strip.
Ismail Haniyeh‘s remarks got here throughout his Eid al-Adha speech following official US accusations in opposition to Hamas for diverging from a cease-fire proposal supported by Biden.
“Another holiday unfolds for Palestine as it continues its struggle against occupiers on all fronts,” stated Haniyeh.
“The Israeli enemy committing severe atrocities and genocide has failed to achieve its stated objectives, with signs of internal disarray appearing in its government,” he added.
Regarding the cease-fire proposal, Haniyeh stated: “Our response to the cease-fire proposal aligns with the principles outlined in Biden’s speech and the (UN) Security Council resolution.”
On June 10, the council authorised a draft decision, supported by the US, calling for a cease-fire, which Hamas welcomed on the time expressing its intention to reply positively.
The Hamas official additionally stated: “The Israeli occupation continues its deception attempts to resume its war of annihilation against Gaza.”
In the midst of a extreme meals scarcity within the Gaza Strip, Haniyeh urged for taking “action to compel the Israeli enemy to immediately open all crossings and supply all the necessary needs of our people.”
Israel has confronted worldwide condemnation amid its continued brutal offensive on Gaza since an Oct. 7 assault by Hamas regardless of a UN Security Council decision demanding a direct cease-fire.
Nearly 37,300 Palestinians have since been killed in Gaza, most of them ladies and kids, and almost 85,200 others injured, in accordance with native well being authorities.
More than eight months into the Israeli onslaught, huge tracts of Gaza lay in ruins amid a crippling blockade of meals, clear water, and drugs.
Israel is accused of genocide on the International Court of Justice, whose newest ruling ordered Tel Aviv to right away halt its operation in Rafah, the place greater than 1 million Palestinians had sought refuge from the struggle earlier than it was invaded on May 6.
Source: www.anews.com.tr