Hamas official: Goal of talks is to end war, release detained Palestinians

Hamas official Ghazi Hamad said in an interview with Al Araby TV that the movement’s main objective in ongoing negotiations is to stop the war on the Palestinian people.

He stated that Hamas aims to secure the release of the largest possible number of Palestinian political prisoners in any potential deal with the Israeli Occupation.

Hamad criticized what he described as 'Israeli' attempts to gain through negotiations what it failed to achieve on the battlefield, and expressed surprise at the US position, saying Washington has offered no explanation for the starvation in Gaza.

He condemned the international silence over Gaza’s humanitarian crisis and urged Arab and international actors to pressure 'Israel' to end its attacks.

“We have shown flexibility and positivity on all proposals that guarantee our people's rights,” he said, adding that Hamas is working toward a deal that would lead to a ceasefire and 'Israeli' withdrawal following a 60-day truce.

Hamad emphasized that any agreement must ensure the rights of Palestinians and halt the ongoing crimes against civilians in Gaza.