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2024-12-16 04:36:48 UTC
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Permalinkcommitment to ending the ongoing Israeli offensive on Gaza,
highlighting its significant efforts to engage positively with all
initiatives aimed at halting the aggression, Anadolu Agency reports.
In a statement marking the 37th anniversary of its founding, Hamas
emphasized its openness to serious and genuine initiatives to stop
the aggression and crimes of the occupation against our people, while
firmly adhering to the rights, principles, and aspirations of the
Palestinian people.
Hamas did not directly address claims by the Israeli news outlet Walla
that Tel Aviv had presented an updated proposal last week for
releasing some of the approximately 100 Israeli captives held by
Hamas, coupled with a cease-fire agreement.
According to the report, Israeli officials alleged that Hamas showed
greater flexibility and a willingness to consider even a partial
agreement.
Separately, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan claimed on
Saturday that a hostage exchange deal between Hamas and Israel was
imminent, though no official confirmation was made by either side.
In its statement, Hamas asserted that the Palestinian people have the
absolute right, capability, and free will to determine their future
and organize their internal affairs independently, rejecting any
international or Zionist projects aiming to dictate Gazas future in
line with the occupations interests.
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants last month for
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense chief
Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
Israel also faces a genocide case at the International Court of
Justice for its war on Gaza.
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20241214-hamas-reiterates-efforts-to-end-israeli-aggression-in-gaza/