Haniyeh says Hamas is open to any initiative that ends the war

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh speaks during a press briefing after his meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in Tehran, Iran, March 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh speaks during a press briefing after his meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in Tehran, Iran, March 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Qatar-based Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh says in a statement that the terror group was open to “any document or initiative that ensures the foundations of the resistance’s position in ceasefire negotiations.”

Hamas has insisted on the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and a permanent ceasefire before the release of all hostages sought by Israel. The Israeli government has rejected the demands.

Haniyeh says “the priority is to stop the criminal war on our people.”

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