Hamas says it is ready to go ahead with the “remaining stages” of the ceasefire and hostage release deal with Israel, as the first phase draws to a close with uncertainty regarding the following stages.
“We affirm our keenness to complete the remaining stages of the ceasefire agreement, leading to a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire, full withdrawal of the occupation forces from the Gaza Strip, reconstruction and lifting the siege,” the Palestinian terror group says in a letter to the Arab League, as the forum gears to hold a summit on Tuesday regarding the post-war management of Gaza.
“We categorically reject the attempt to impose any non-Palestinian projects or forms of administration or the presence of any foreign forces on the territory of the Gaza Strip,” it adds.
Arab countries are putting together a plan that will do just that, sidelining Hamas, while aiming to gradually re-install the Palestinian Authority — both groups that Israel rejects.
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