GAZA, (PIC)
The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, affirmed that the administration of the Gaza Strip is a Palestinian national affair, and “we will not allow Israel and its supporters to interfere or impose guardianship on us.”
In a statement on Thursday the Movement added that “the Palestinian factions reaffirm their unified national position that there will be no agreement or prisoner exchange except with a comprehensive cessation of aggression against our people in Gaza.”
According to the statement, Hamas announced its “full support for the efforts to provide relief to the Palestinian people and alleviate their suffering, expressing its readiness to cooperate and partner with relevant government bodies and institutions in order to enhance the resilience of Palestinians and protect the internal front from the plans of the Israeli occupation.”
On the other hand, Sami Abu Zuhri, the head of Hamas’s political department abroad, accused the United States of making contacts to prevent other countries from filing lawsuits against Israel, similar to the one filed by South Africa before the International Court of Justice.
Abu Zuhri told a press conference in Istanbul, “The court began its sessions today (Thursday), and as Palestinians, we rely on it, and we hope that it will issue a decision to criminalize Israel and issue a decision to stop the war.”
He emphasized that “what is happening in Gaza is an unprecedented genocide being carried out by the Israeli occupation with the support and partnership of Western countries.”
He added, “60% of homes and infrastructure have been completely destroyed, and more than 30,000 people have been martyred, including 23,000 who reached hospitals, while the rest are under the rubble and debris (of destroyed buildings).”
He pointed out that the Palestinian resistance will continue to stand firm no matter how long the fighting lasts, noting that they “have enough weapons to continue despite the siege.”
Abu Zuhri called for the continuation of providing relief, humanitarian support, activities, and supportive events in Turkish cities, as well as the continuation of the boycott campaign.
