Why it matters:
This response marks a significant political stance from a key resistance movement on an initiative to end the Israeli aggression on Gaza. It outlines possible steps towards a prisoner exchange and the establishment of post-war governance.
The big picture:
The announcement comes amid ongoing Israeli aggression and a severe humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. International and regional actors are intensifying their efforts to find a political resolution that would halt the genocide and manage the future of the territory.
What they are saying:
In its statement, the Hamas movement said: "The Islamic Resistance Movement – Hamas – appreciates the Arab, Islamic, and international efforts, as well as those of the U.S. President, Donald Trump; aimed at ending the war in the Gaza Strip, a prisoner exchange, the immediate entry of aid, the rejection of the occupation of the Gaza Strip, and opposition to the displacement of the Palestinian people from it."
Key points:
- Conditional Agreement on Prisoners: Hamas announced its conditional agreement to release all "prisoners of the occupiers – both alive and deceased" in accordance with the exchange formula outlined in the Trump proposal, contingent upon the fulfillment of necessary field conditions for implementation. The movement expressed readiness to begin negotiations through mediators to discuss the details immediately.
- Gaza Administration: The movement reaffirmed its agreement to transfer the administration of the Gaza Strip to a Palestinian body composed of independent technocrats. This body would be established through Palestinian national consensus and backed by Arab and Islamic nations.
- Broader Issues: On matters in the Trump proposal related to the future of Gaza and the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, Hamas stated that these issues are tied to a collective national stance. They will be discussed within a comprehensive Palestinian national framework – one in which Hamas will participate and assume full responsibility – and in accordance with relevant international laws and resolutions.
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