[News] No prisoner deal without end to Gaza aggression & withdrawal

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No prisoner deal without end to Gaza aggression & withdrawal: Hamdan
Al Mayadeen English
October 25, 2024
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Hamas leader Osama Hamdan tells Al Mayadeen that US Secretary of State
Anthony Blinken did not bring anything new like US Envoy Amos Hochstein and
that Hamas is sticking to its demands, and emphasizes that coordination
between the resistance in Gaza and Lebanon continues and develops as the
battle evolves.
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   - Hamas political bureau member Osama Hamdan speaks to Al Mayadeen on
   October 25, 2024. (Al Mayadeen)

Hamas leader Osama Hamdan
<https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/gaza-post-war-phase-will-be-solely-palestinian--hamas-offici>
told *Al Mayadeen*, on Thursday evening, that "there will be no prisoner
exchange deal with the [Israeli] occupation unless the aggression on Gaza
is halted and a complete withdrawal takes place."

Hamdan clarified that "any serious efforts to release the captives held by
the Resistance must begin with a ceasefire."

He explained that the Hamas delegation's visit to Moscow was "part of our
efforts to stop the Israeli aggression on Gaza," adding, "We have asked
Russia, China, and Algeria to work on ending the assault on Gaza."

While noting that "mediators informed the delegation that there are
indications negotiations could move forward," he affirmed that "the Hamas
delegation stands firmly by the movement's principles."

Hamdan mentioned that the delegation went to Cairo to hear the proposed
ideas but emphasized that "the movement's stance on its demands remains
unchanged."
On US diplomatic efforts

Regarding US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's recent visit to Tel Aviv,
Hamdan noted that "Blinken’s message is no different from what US envoy
Amos Hochstein presented." He viewed it as "an attempt to shift the
situation to suit US-Israeli interests only."

Hamdan expressed doubt that Blinken brought forward any new ideas, saying,
"It’s hard to say if Blinken offered anything different without hearing
from the mediators first. But we don't expect that he brought anything new."

He further emphasized, "Unless there are new proposals that address the
interests and demands of the Palestinian people, the movement will not
accept them. But, there is no harm in hearing from the mediators."
On Gaza Strip and siege in north

On the situation in northern Gaza, which has been under siege for about 20
days, Hamdan described it as "a step in the process of genocide, whether
it's called a generals' plan or something else."

Hamdan reiterated that "Resistance fighters in northern Gaza are committed"
stressing that they do not fear martyrdom and are determined to
continue to confront
and engage the Israeli occupation forces
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.
Israeli occupation believes it’s gaining from massacres

Hamdan expressed surprise that "no one in the hypocritical world has spoken
out about the occupation’s crime of attacking UNIFIL forces in southern
Lebanon, or its assault on UNRWA in Gaza."

He told *Al Mayadeen*, "The massacres in Lebanon and Palestine
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reveal the true nature of this entity, which some are trying to conceal,"
adding that the occupation thinks it can gain from its massacres, but
Hamdan asserted that "this is a delusion."

Seeking to drain Hamas and the Palestinian Resistance, Hamdan responds to
Israeli massacres saying "We will not be the side that tires before the
occupation does" as the war on attrition continues.

Hamdan also stressed that "prolonging and expanding the battle will only
bring disaster to the occupation." He reaffirmed that "the mood of the
Palestinian people today rejects any partial deals."
Coordination between Resistance in Gaza and Lebanon continues to grow

Hamdan addressed the message from Islamic Resistance fighters, saying, "We
feel proud when we hear these fighters speak with such dignity as they
fight."

He added, "It is remarkable that the Resistance fighters in Lebanon and
Palestine never forget the support of their people and their environment."
He highlighted that the fighters, in their messages, "draw from a proud
history of achievements in confronting the Israeli occupation."

Hamdan expressed confidence that the resilience shown by the Resistance in
Lebanon "will have a significant impact on the battle with the occupation."

He also revealed to *Al Mayadeen* that "the coordination between the Resistance
in Gaza and Lebanon
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continues as it started and is evolving with the progression of the battle."

Hamdan concluded by stating, "The occupation, which has caused destruction
in Gaza, will face a severe defeat in Lebanon."

*Read more: 'Generals' Plan' for northern Gaza doomed to failure: Hamdan
<https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/-generals--plan--for-northern-gaza-doomed-to-failure--hamdan>*
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