Host - Hamas: Netanyahu's speech in the USA full of lies
After Benjamin Netanyahu's speech before the US Congress about the Gaza War, the Islamist Hamas accuses him of lies and distortion of facts. "Netanyahu's speech about intensified efforts for the return of hostages is a bald-faced lie and leads the Israeli, American, and international public astray," Hamas stated in a press release. Netanyahu did not announce any agreement for a ceasefire or a deal for the release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons in his speech.
Netanyahu is the one who "foiled all efforts to end the war and conclude a deal" regarding the release of hostages during the negotiations, Hamas added. And this, despite the efforts of the mediators and the "flexibility" Hamas showed during the talks. "Hold Netanyahu accountable for the consequences of this situation and for the fate of the hostages in the Gaza Strip," it was stated.
The announced journey of an Israeli delegation to Qatar for indirect negotiations with Hamas is being postponed further. It is now expected to take place in the coming week, confirmed an Israeli representative. The exact date is still unclear. Since Israel and Hamas do not negotiate directly, Qatar, Egypt, and the US act as mediators. Netanyahu used his appearance before the US Congress to refute any criticism of Israel's military actions in the Gaza Strip.
- The United States of America, being a key ally of Israel, has often found itself in the middle of conflicts between Israel and Hamas in the Palestinian territories.
- Despite the accusations of lies and distortion of facts by Hamas, the US Congress continues to support Israel's stance in the ongoing Gaza conflict.
- The Gaza Strip, under the control of Hamas, has witnessed numerous wars and conflicts with Israel, leading to the displacement of thousands of Palestinians.
- Binyamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, has been a strong critic of Hamas, often labeling them as terrorist organization responsible for the hostilities in the Gaza Strip.
- The United States, in its capacity as a mediator, has been pressing for a ceasefire and the release of hostages, but Netanyahu's stance has been a major obstacle in achieving a peaceful resolution.
- The delayed indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Qatar, mediated by Egypt and the US, has raised concerns about the future of the hostages held in the Gaza Strip.
