Israel’s incapability to fulfill its army objectives compelled it to make concessions throughout negotiations for a cease-fire in Gaza, in line with Hamas political bureau member Mohammad Nazzal.
“Israel aimed to rescue its hostages, dismantle the resistance – particularly Hamas – and fully occupy Gaza. None of these objectives were achieved,” Nazzal informed Türkiye’s Anadolu Agency.
“They couldn’t free their captives through military operations and had to resort to negotiations. At this point, hostages can only be freed through the cease-fire agreement,” he added.
Nazzal burdened that Israel, unable to attain its objectives by means of army motion, sought to achieve by means of diplomacy what it couldn’t accomplish on the battlefield.
“Israel worked hard to extract concessions during the negotiations,” he famous. “Cease-fire negotiations are undoubtedly a critical part of the political struggle, not just military.”
He added that Israel’s declared objectives have been unattainable by means of army aggression. “Intermediaries from Qatar, Egypt and the United States led this arduous process for nearly a year. Israel’s inability to achieve its objectives through military operations ultimately forced them to the negotiating table,” he stated.
While detailing the negotiations, Nazzal highlighted Türkiye’s key function in reaching the cease-fire settlement. “Türkiye has never been distant from these negotiations and closely followed developments. Despite Israel’s objections, we consistently stressed the need for Türkiye’s involvement,” he stated.
“Even though they were not directly at the table, the Turks continuously and resolutely monitored the negotiations. Their influence in shaping the process and the resulting agreement has been immense,” he added.
Nazzal additionally addressed the affect of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Israel, stating that the primary cause for the cease-fire was Israel’s failure to fulfill its objectives by means of army means.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin “Netanyahu accepted the agreement not just due to Trump’s pressure but also as a result of resistance efforts,” he stated.
Responding to feedback from Netanyahu about rising Israel’s army presence in Gaza’s Philadelphi Corridor, Nazzal stated, “Netanyahu makes such statements to cover up failures. We aim to ensure the removal of Israeli soldiers from the Philadelphi Corridor.”
He additionally defined delays in submitting hostage lists, attributing them to ongoing Israeli assaults in Gaza. “Hostages are in various locations, and continued assaults hinder communication,” he stated.
Nazzal warned that Hamas is ready for any potential violations of the cease-fire by Israel. “We are committed to the cease-fire, but if Netanyahu violates it, we are prepared for any scenario,” he stated.
Regarding Gaza’s post-cease-fire governance, Nazzal proposed a technocratic administration involving all Palestinian teams.
“We don’t claim exclusive governance over Gaza. We propose forming a technocratic team involving all Palestinian groups to manage Gaza across various sectors,” he stated.
He emphasised the significance of rebuilding Gaza following the cease-fire settlement. “Rebuilding Gaza is a priority, and we are working towards it in coordination with various parties,” Nazzal stated.
Source: www.dailysabah.com