Iran Press/West Asia: A significant meeting took place on Wednesday at the headquarters of Hamas, bringing together key figures from both Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) to discuss the ongoing conflict and recent political developments.
According to Al-Mayadeen, during the discussions, the parties reviewed the current situation on the ground, highlighting the steadfastness of the resistance and its capability to strike targets across all of occupied Palestine. They expressed frustration with the Israeli occupation's stance, which they claimed obstructs mediators' efforts to reach a ceasefire and a prisoner exchange agreement.
Both groups reaffirmed the resistance's position and that of the Palestinian people: any agreement must ensure a complete cessation of hostilities, the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, the initiation of reconstruction efforts, and the lifting of the blockade, alongside a serious prisoner exchange deal. They placed the responsibility for sabotaging the mediators' efforts squarely on Israeli leaders, particularly referencing a proposal that Hamas had agreed to on July 2.
Furthermore, the attendees stressed the importance of ensuring the swift delivery of humanitarian aid and essential supplies to the citizens of Gaza, regardless of the outcomes of the ongoing indirect negotiations. They cautioned about the severe consequences of the continued collective punishment imposed by Israel on the people of Gaza.
The meeting reflects the ongoing tensions in the region and the complexities surrounding the ceasefire negotiations, as both Hamas and PIJ continue to navigate the challenges posed by the Israeli occupation and the international community's response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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