DaysofPal- Khaled Mishaal, the head of Hamas’s foreign political bureau, has accused Israel of resuming its war on Gaza not only to exert pressure in ongoing negotiations but also to restore its image and seek retribution for the October 7 events.
He described the Israeli actions as part of a broader, systematic project aimed at displacing Palestinians, a strategy he said is supported by the United States to maintain Israeli dominance in the region.
Speaking to 400 participants in a Zoom meeting hosted by the Global Coalition to Support Jerusalem and Palestine, Mishaal focused on the progress of the Doha negotiations, the underlying motives behind the war, and its broader implications for regional stability. He also highlighted the critical role that Arab and Islamic nations must play in supporting Gaza.
Mishaal asserted Israel broke the truce agreement by the sixteenth day of the first phase, continuing its aggression while attempting to prolong negotiations to secure the release of its captives without committing to a halt in the bombing or a meaningful ceasefire.
He said Israel’s intention was to transform Gaza into an uninhabitable area, rather than pursuing a genuine peace process.
He also underlined that although Hamas had responded to U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff’s proposals with flexibility, the group had declined to extend the ceasefire’s initial phase without concrete assurances of a lasting peace and Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza.
Mishaal warned that the conflict could spread beyond Gaza and destabilize neighboring countries, reiterating that Washington’s real aim is to solidify Israeli control in the region. He suggested that any disagreements between the U.S. and Israel were merely tactical and did not affect the overall strategic partnership.
In conclusion, Mishaal called on Arab and Islamic countries to move beyond rhetorical opposition to displacement projects and take tangible actions to support Gaza. He urged mass mobilization, financial and media backing, and the creation of a political front that could challenge Israel and its allies, shifting the current power dynamics in the region.
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