Hamas comments on US envoy visit to Gaza

Hamas has condemned the recent visit by US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff to aid distribution centers in the Gaza Strip, calling it a “pre-planned show aimed at misleading public opinion and whitewashing the occupation’s image.”

The movement said Witkoff’s statements attempted to portray aid distribution as peaceful and orderly, contradicting the reality on the ground, where ongoing military operations have killed over 1,300 civilians while receiving aid.

Hamas also criticized the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) overseen by Witkoff, describing it as part of the broader crime and as a contributor to what it called a continuing policy of starvation and genocide.

The group accused the US administration of being a full partner in “the crime of starvation and genocide,” and urged Washington to take historical responsibility by withdrawing its support for ‘Israeli’ actions and working toward a ceasefire agreement that would end the assault, ensure the withdrawal of ‘Israeli’ forces, and lift the blockade on Gaza.

Hamas stressed that aligning with 'Israel' would only deepen the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and prolong the conflict in the region.