In an interview with Al Jazeera, senior Hamas official Khalil Al-Hayya declared the war with Israel over, but Israel has not achieved its goals; the aid blockade and reconstruction in Gaza continue.

Why it matters:

The remarks highlighted the dire conditions in Gaza and urged international actors, especially the U.S. and UN, to enforce the ceasefire and accelerate recovery efforts.

 

The big picture:

  • Hamas returned 20 Israeli prisoners within 72 hours of the ceasefire and plans further recovery operations.
  • Gaza reportedly needs 6,000 aid trucks daily, but only 600 are entering. 
  •  Hamas supports UN-led reconstruction, elections, and a unified national administration in Gaza.

 

What he's saying:

Khalil Al-Hayya:

“We accept UN forces to monitor borders and oversee the ceasefire.”

“Our weapons are linked to the presence of occupation and aggression; if the occupation ends, these weapons will be transferred to the state.”

Neda Sajjadi - A.Akbari