Head of Hamas in Gaza and head of the negotiating delegation, Dr. Khalil Al-Hayya:

“Our efforts in the negotiation process are continuing to ensure the rights of our people and the withdrawal of the occupation from Gaza.

The only obstacle to the negotiations since their inception has been Netanyahu, who has rejected all proposals for an agreement.

We showed flexibility until we proposed a comprehensive deal that requires the release of all our prisoners.

The occupation insists in all rounds of negotiations on resuming the war after the agreement.

- We are ready to engage in negotiations to end the war and allow aid into Gaza.”