Israel hasn’t overcome fear of extinction, says Hamas chief on 76th Nakba anniversary
Palestinian resistance group, Hamas, Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh says the group fully welcomed the cease-fire but Isreal wants war
The Chief of the Political Bureau of the Palestinian resistance group, Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh said that Israel is still grappling with its fear of extinction despite so many years having passed since Nakba took place.
The Hamas leader made these comments on the 76th anniversary of Nakba, the “Great Catastrophe,” which took place in 1948. This event led to the destruction of Palestinian society and homeland, resulting in the permanent displacement of the majority of Palestinian Arabs.
‘Israel does not want a cease-fire’
“Hamas fully welcomed the efforts of Egypt and Qatar, as well as the U.S.-brokered negotiations for a cease-fire and prisoner exchange in Gaza. The occupier (Israel), on the other hand, responded by occupying the Rafah border crossing and launching a de facto ground attack on the city of Rafah,” the chief maintained.
Drawing attention to the steps taken to cease Israeli atrocities, Haniyeh said that the group appreciated Türkiye’s suspension of trade with Israel and South Africa’s involvement in the genocide case against Israel.
Over 35,230 Palestinians have since been killed in Gaza, mostly women and children, and over 79,140 others injured, according to Palestinian health authorities.
More than seven months into the Israeli war, vast swathes of Gaza lay in ruins amid a crippling blockade of food, clean water, and medicine.
Israel is accused of “genocide” at the International Court of Justice, which has ordered Tel Aviv to ensure its forces do not commit acts of genocide and take measures to guarantee that humanitarian assistance is provided to civilians in Gaza.
Source: Newsroom
