Hamas Calls for Return to July 2 Agreement to End Gaza Conflict
Hamas leader Osama Hamdan has emphasized the necessity of returning to the July 2 agreement as a crucial step towards resolving the ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip. He stated that the Israeli occupation is responsible for thwarting international efforts aimed at restoring peace. Hamdan's remarks came amid escalating tensions and ongoing Israeli military actions, which he described as a genocide against the Palestinian people. He urged the international community, particularly the United States, to hold Israel accountable for its actions and to pressure the Israeli government to cease its aggression.
In his statement, Hamdan condemned Israel's recent decision to sever ties with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), viewing it as an attempt to undermine the rights of Palestinian refugees. He called for increased resistance against settler violence in the West Bank and reiterated the need for a united Palestinian front to confront these challenges. Hamdan also revealed that Hamas has engaged in discussions with the Fatah movement, facilitated by Egypt, to coordinate national efforts against the occupation.
International Community Urged to Act
Hamas's leadership has called upon the International Court of Justice to take action against Israeli officials for their alleged war crimes. The group is also advocating for a comprehensive approach to manage Palestinian affairs across Gaza, the West Bank, and the diaspora. Hamdan noted that the recent leaks from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office indicate a deliberate strategy of aggression against Gaza, highlighting the need for accountability and justice.
The ongoing conflict has seen significant civilian casualties and destruction in Gaza, with calls for international intervention growing louder. Hamdan's call to the anticipated new American administration is a plea for a shift in U.S. policy towards Israel, urging it to heed the voices within America that oppose the occupation. As the situation in Gaza remains dire, Hamas is committed to pursuing solutions that prioritize the welfare of the Palestinian people, including the reconstruction of affected areas and the completion of prisoner exchanges.
