Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, on a visit to Iran, says Israel is experiencing “unprecedented political isolation,” a day after the UN Security Council called for a ceasefire in the Gaza war and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.
“Although this resolution came late and there may be some gaps that need to be filled, the resolution itself indicates that the Israeli occupation is experiencing unprecedented political isolation,” the terror group’s Qatar-based leader tells a news conference in Tehran.
He adds that Israel is “losing political cover and protection even in the Security Council” and “the US is unable to impose its will on the international community.”
Hamas welcomed the Security Council resolution calling for Israel to cease fighting, but is not expected to obey the demand for the immediate release of the 134 hostages still held captive in Gaza.
Haniyeh is accompanied by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who made no comment during the press conference.
Haniyeh arrived in Tehran earlier on Tuesday and met with Amir-Abdollahian. He is scheduled to meet other senior officials during his visit, Iran’s state news agency IRNA says.
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