Hamas stands firm rejecting external pressure, studying proposal

The Hamas representative in Lebanon, Ahmed Abdel Hadi, in an interview with Al Mayadeen, said that although the movement is “seriously studying” the proposals for a ceasefire agreement, it is “too early to judge the results,” noting that the papers presented contain “general phrases that could suggest something ambiguous,” and emphasizing the role of the negotiators in this part.

Abdel Hadi pointed out that the only sides discussing positive outcomes from reaching an agreement are the US and Israeli sides. He stressed that no one has succeeded in pressuring the Resistance to accept any deal and emphasized that “the popular support for the Resistance cannot raise the white flag.”

Regarding the threat of an Israeli military operation in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, Abdel Hadi said, “Netanyahu wants to prolong the war, and he agreed to a partial cessation of it. The threat to invade Rafah is to pressure the Resistance,” he said, stressing that “many surprises will confront the Israeli Prime Minister if he decides to invade Rafah.”

On a different note, Abdel Hadi discussed the development of the protest movement in US universities, which he considered “one of the results of the Al-Aqsa Flood,” and predicted that these protests will spread “to all universities in the world, and this is a very important development in terms of the Palestinian cause.”

Hamas delegation to Cairo soon

In a related context, the head of Hamas’ Political Bureau Ismail Haniyeh contacted Egyptian Intelligence Minister General Abbas Kamel regarding the ceasefire negotiations.

Haniyeh praised Egypt’s role, affirming “the positive attitude of the movement towards studying the ceasefire proposal.”

The Hamas politburo head informed the Egyptian minister that the movement’s delegation for negotiations will arrive in Egypt “very soon,” with the intention “to continue the ongoing discussions,” with the goal of achieving “an agreement that meets the demands of the Palestinian people and stops the aggression.”

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