Dr. Kamal Abu Aoun, a member of Hamas’s political bureau, affirmed that the movement’s leadership continues its “relentless and around-the-clock efforts with various parties” to reach a comprehensive agreement aimed at ending the aggression against Gaza.

 

He emphasized Hamas’s “positive openness to initiatives and proposals that are put forward by mediators.”

 

Highlighting the role of Palestinians in Gaza, Abu Aoun stated, “Our people in Gaza played a pivotal role in thwarting Zionist attempts to impose a suspicious administration that does not represent their interests and values.”

 

He warned that “all of the occupation’s security projects in Gaza are doomed to fail and will face revolutionary accountability.”

 

Abu Aoun also addressed the broader regional implications, noting that “Arab and Islamic countries are not immune from the dangers of the Zionist project,” and urged these nations to understand that “the battle is not solely Palestine’s, but concerns the national security and strategic interests of the entire nation.” He stressed that “Palestine remains the first line of defense for these interests.”

 

On the subject of normalization with 'Israel', the Hamas official was clear, “Normalization with the occupation does not bring prosperity, but deepens dependency and entrenches dominance.” He added that “any normalization path following this brutal war on Gaza is a betrayal of Jerusalem and a shirking of the historic responsibility towards the Palestinian cause.”

 

Abu Aoun praised Turkey’s role, saying, “Turkey has been and remains a fundamental supporter of the Palestinian people, and plays an important role in backing the political stance of the resistance.” He expressed hope that “the mediators’ efforts will soon result in a ceasefire and the beginning of reconstruction in the Gaza Strip.”