Hamas says open to any deal that secures ceasefire, “Israeli” pull-out from Gaza

Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri said today that the group is open to any agreement that would lead to a ceasefire and the withdrawal of the “Israeli” military from the Gaza Strip.

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Abu Zuhri called for effective pressure on the occupation's supporters to stop its aggression, adding that the “Israeli” Knesset’s vote to ban the operations of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the Occupied Territories is an “unjust decision”.

He stated that the occupation has destroyed Gaza’s civil defense capabilities, preventing it from fulfilling its role in northern Gaza. He added that around 600 Palestinians have been detained in northern Gaza, with their fate currently unknown.

Abu Zuhri also emphasized that “Israeli” forces are escalating military operations against civilians in Gaza, particularly in the north, describing this escalation as "genocide."

Key statements by Abu Zuhri:

- “The occupation is escalating its genocide against people in Gaza, especially in the north.”
- “The occupation has destroyed civil defense capabilities, preventing them from fulfilling their role in northern Gaza.”
- “The occupation has detained around 600 Palestinians in northern Gaza, with their fate currently unknown.”
- “We call for effective pressure on the occupation's supporters to halt the aggression.”
- “The Israeli Knesset’s vote to ban UNRWA operations is an unjust decision.”
- “We have responded to mediators’ requests to discuss new proposals for a ceasefire agreement.”
- “We are open to any agreement that would lead to a ceasefire and the withdrawal of occupation forces from Gaza.”