[News] Hamas chief announces new agreement to halt war on Gaza

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Hamas chief announces new agreement to halt war on Gaza
Al Mayadeen English
March 29, 2025
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In a speech commemorating Eid al-Fitr, the head of Hamas in Gaza emphasized
his movement's adherence to the ceasefire agreement amid a brutal Israeli
offensive on the enclave.

   - [image: Khalil al-Hayya, a high-ranking Hamas official who has
   represented the Palestinian Resistance faction in negotiations for a
   cease-fire and captive exchange deal, speaks during an interview with The
   Associated Press, in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 24, 2024]
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   Khalil al-Hayya, a high-ranking Hamas official who has represented the
   Palestinian Resistance faction in negotiations for a ceasefire and captive
   exchange deal, speaks during an interview with T*he Associated Press*,
   in Istanbul, Turkiye, on April 24, 2024. (*AP*)

Hamas agreed to a new ceasefire proposal to halt the current war on Gaza
<https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/egypt-proposes-new-plan-to-revive-gaza-ceasefire--reuters?utm_source=mango-searchx&utm_medium=title_and_relatives&utm_campaign=%23Gaza>,
the head of the movement in Gaza Khalil al-Hayya said. while affirming that
the Resistance's arms remains a "red line", in an address published on the
occasion of Eid al-Fitr on Saturday.

Al-Hayya stressed the rejection of humiliation and oppression for the
Palestinian people—"No displacement, no expulsion." To those who bet on
Hamas and Resistance factions abandoning their responsibilities or
surrendering their people to an unknown fate dictated by the occupation, he
declared. "You are deluded."
Hamas agrees to new ceasefire proposal

Regarding ceasefire proposals, Al-Hayya stated that Hamas and the
Palestinian Resistance factions have engaged in a year and a half of
negotiations
with the occupation, mediated by third parties.
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They set clear objectives for these talks, primarily focusing on ending the
aggression against Gaza, upholding the rights of the Palestinian people to
their land and homeland, and securing the release of prisoners from the
occupation's jails.

He emphasized that the Palestinian Resistance is receiving all ceasefire
proposals with responsibility and optimism
<https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/egypt--qatar-push-for-urgent-gaza-ceasefire-talks--washpo?utm_source=mango-searchx&utm_medium=title_and_relatives&utm_campaign=%23Egypt>,
intending to end the war on Gaza for the safety of its people.

In this context, Al-Hayya stated that Hamas "received, two days ago, a
proposal from mediators," announcing that it was positively met and the
Palestinian faction "agreed to it," hoping that "Israel" does not obstruct
it and foil the efforts of mediators.
Talks are reaching an advanced stage

In addition, Al-Hayya emphasized that Hamas "has taken steps to advance
Palestinian unity, traveling to Russia and China twice, and secured a clear
agreement that reflects a consensus among all factions to form a national
unity government of technocrats."

"[Hamas] accepted the Egyptian proposal to form a civil oversight committee
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made up of independent national figures to fully administer the sector in
all areas. The committee would assume its responsibilities immediately upon
agreement to prevent any propaganda efforts by the enemy," Al-Hayya added.

He noted that talks regarding this topic have reached an "advanced stage",
where the movement put forward a list of people who are qualified to
oversee the committee to finalize its formation, hoping that mediators will
expedite the formation of the committee with the support of Arab and
Islamic nations.
<https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/arab-summit-adopts-egypt-s-reconstruction-plan-for-gaza?utm_source=mango-searchx&utm_medium=title_and_relatives&utm_campaign=%23Egypt>

He explained that these actions stemmed from Hamas's strategic vision
developed early in the war under martyred leader Ismail Haniyeh.

This vision centered on three key objectives: first, ending Israeli
aggression; second, unifying Palestinians to build on the gains of the
Al-Aqsa Flood operation; and third, coordinating with all Palestinian
factions to achieve their fundamental rights - including establishing a
fully sovereign Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital and
guaranteeing refugees' right of return.
Netanyahu blocked all ceasefire efforts

On the topic of "Israel", al-Hayya said that the Israeli Occupation was
"True to form, it stalled and evaded any agreement, aiming to prolong the
war
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and keep its government in power as long as possible."

Al-Hayya added that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "sabotaged
all mediation efforts
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to secure a comprehensive ceasefire and full withdrawal from Gaza,"
stressing that an agreement had indeed been reached on January 19, achieved
through "our persistence, flexibility, and sense of responsibility."

The Resistance "fully adhered to all terms of the agreement, despite
Israel's failure to honor its commitments in the first phase. We worked
with mediators to hold the occupation accountable, but they completely
abandoned the agreement after the initial phase ended," the Hamas Chief
added.

He emphasized that "Israel" refused to hold negotiations regarding the
second phase of the ceasefire
<https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/netanyahu-to-postpone-talks-on-second-phase-of-ceasefire-dea?utm_source=mango-searchx&utm_medium=title_and_relatives&utm_campaign=%23netanyahu>
agreement as previously agreed upon, and rejected withdrawal from the
Philadelphi Axis
<https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/iof-to-remain-in-philadelphi-axis-for-first-phase-of-deal--i?utm_source=mango-searchx&utm_medium=title_and_relatives&utm_campaign=Philadelphi%20axis>,
instead opting for restarting the war and imposing a brutal siege on
humanitarian aid.

"Nonetheless, Hamas and the Palestinian resistance maintained a clear
position: full adherence to the agreement. They communicated to the
international community that they sought no new terms—only respect for the
signed agreement, its guarantees, and the terms endorsed by the
international community," al-Hayya emphasized.
Israeli crimes threaten the future of the Palestinian cause

Al-Hayya also addressed the Arab and Islamic nations, emphasizing that the
suffering of the Palestinian people—in Gaza, the West Bank, occupied
Al-Quds, and the territories occupied since 1948—along with the refugees'
prolonged wait to return to their homeland, is all unfolding under what he
described as "a deeply suspicious global silence."

He noted that "Israel's" crimes are being treated as if they were something
normal
<https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/-israel--admits-firing-at-gaza-ambulances--rescuers-missing?utm_source=mango-searchx&utm_medium=title_and_relatives&utm_campaign=%23Gaza>,
warning that these crimes are a disaster that poses a threat to the future
of the Palestinian cause, calling for serious mobilization to stop the
occupation's atrocities and its plans "with any and all methods."
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