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<h1 class="gmail-reader-title">US wants war on Gaza to continue, Biden-Netanyahu dispute 'theatrical'</h1>
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<div class="gmail-reader-estimated-time" dir="ltr">March 26, 2024<br></div>
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deputy chief of the Islamic Jihad Resistance movement tells Al Mayadeen
that the US-Israeli relationship is strategic and extends beyond that
between Biden and Netanyahu.</p><img src="cid:ii_lu938w8d0" alt="62225bb8-48eb-45c6-b6c6-7a9f23832fa5.jpg" width="450" height="253"><br><div><ul id="gmail-content-slick-0"><div aria-hidden="false"><li>
A Resistance fighter of Hamas' al-Qassam during a parade in Gaza in 2019 (<em>AFP</em>)
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<p>A special interview with Mohammad al-Hindi, the Deputy
Secretary-General of the Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine, provides
insight into the Palestinian situation and negotiations, along with the
repercussions of the UN Security Council <a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/unsc-adopts-resolution-demanding-immediate-ceasefire-after-u">resolution</a> demanding an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.</p>
<p>Talking to <strong>Al Mayadeen</strong>, al-Hindi affirmed on Tuesday
that, while the resolution reflects the isolation that "Israel" is
experiencing worldwide, it will not practically change any of the
circumstances.</p>
<p>He pointed out that the United States and the Israeli occupation
entity are allies, with their disagreements being tactical rather than
strategic. He emphasized that their relationship is broader and more
strategic than the relationship between Biden and <a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/53--of-israelis-believe-netanyahu-is-extending-war-to-stay-i">Netanyahu</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Read more: <a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/us---israel--mis-assessed-hamas--firm-position-on-its-demand">US, 'Israel' mis-assessed Hamas' firm position on its demands: Axios</a></strong></p>
<p>Regarding the recent public disputes between the US and "Israel", he
described them as "theatrical", adding that they ultimately benefit
Netanyahu, who is trying to portray himself as the only one standing in
the face of Biden's administration. Al-Hindi explained that the
decisions of international institutions are implemented when they serve
US interests, and currently, Washington is not inclined to activate
them.</p>
<h2>The US wants the war on Gaza to continue</h2>
<p>The deputy chief of the PIJ stated that "Israel" is dragging on the
negotiations. He emphasized that "Israel's" actions are misguiding,
despite the clear and specific demands of the Resistance, which has
shown flexibility in negotiations. "However, Netanyahu is obstructing
the entire process," he stressed.</p>
<p>He added that the Israeli captives are the <a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/-israel--rejects-hamas-ceasefire-demands--talks-in-deadlock">winning card</a>
in the hands of the Resistance, and "Israel" wants to recover them at a
cheap price. He affirmed that Israelis have failed to recover a single
captive through military means, despite the claims of Netanyahu, who
continuously talks about <a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/netanyahu-vows-to--finish-the-job--in-rafah--achieve--total">achieving a "decisive victory"</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Read more: <a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/hamdan---israel-s--response-to-our-plan-was-negative--obstru">Hamdan: 'Israel's' response to our plan was negative, obstructs talks</a></strong></p>
<p>Al-Hindi also affirmed that Netanyahu and his government's priority is to continue the war, not the captives.</p>
<p>"The Resistance activates pressure tools to achieve the best outcomes
in the negotiations," he maintained, emphasizing that the Resistance
has prioritized relieving the Palestinian people and stopping the
aggression and that it "will not hand over [its] people to a truce [that
would allow] Netanyahu afterward to return to his crimes."</p>
<p>On Washington's role in the war on Gaza, al-Hindi said that the "US
is providing the coverup to ensure that the war continues, the
Resistance in Palestine is uprooted, and the Resistance movements in the
region are weakened."</p>
<p><strong>Read more: <a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/palestinian-resistance-confronts-israeli-forces-near-al-shif">Palestinian Resistance confronts Israeli forces near al-Shifa</a></strong></p>
<h2>Failed to create rifts in Gaza</h2>
<p><a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/israeli-forces-lost-in-gaza--rafah-operation-futile--media">On Rafah</a>,
al-Hindi said "Netanyahu talks about the attack of Rafah as if it will
bring victory," confirming that the Resistance is well and resilient on
the battlefield despite all that is being promoted by Israelis.</p>
<p>The occupation entity attempted recently to incite a rift between the
Resistance in Gaza and Palestinian clans, aiming to form groups loyal
to "Israel" that could fight against the Resistance.</p>
<p>On that note, the senior Islamic Jihad official affirmed that the
clans in Gaza are deeply rooted in the Resistance and that
communications are ongoing between them and the Resistance, noting that
Netanyahu has failed to create a rift between the two sides.</p>
<p>Al-Hindi also discussed the support fronts in Lebanon, Yemen, and
Iraq, confirming their importance as they represent one of the methods
of pressuring the United States to discuss serious solutions to stop the
Israeli war.</p>
<p><strong>Read more: <a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/-israel--lost-northern-front-to-hezbollah--senior-official-s">'Israel' lost northern front to Hezbollah, senior official says</a></strong></p>
<p>In this context, al-Hindi said that "Israel" is deeply involved in
Gaza, so it cannot expand the war or open an additional front in
Lebanon.</p>
<p>The senior PIJ official concluded his remarks by saying that "Israel"
has not achieved the goals of this aggression, and any assassination
operation of Resistance leaders will not change the equations on the
ground.</p>
<h2>'Israel' delusional about achieving objectives</h2>
<p>In this context, a member of the political bureau of Hamas, Ghazi Hamad, emphasized to <strong>Al Mayadeen</strong>
that there has been no progress in the negotiations and that "Israel"
maintains an obstinate position, noting that it is clear that the
occupation wants to continue the war despite all international
positions.</p>
<p>Hamad shed light on the Israeli massacres in Gaza committed right
after the UNSC resolution was passed, saying that the occupation is
defying the international will.</p>
<p>Regarding the negotiations, he stated that the occupation met the
flexibility shown by the Resistance with more intransigence, pointing
out that the Israeli side has negotiated each time without a clear
position, which represents Netanyahu's policy.</p>
<p><strong>Read more: <a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/un-expert---acts-of-genocide-against-palestinians-in-gaza-me">UN expert: 'Acts of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza met'</a></strong></p>
<p>In this regard, Hamad explained that the main gateway to the
agreement is still closed due to "the occupation's refusal to consider
the idea of reaching an agreement in the first place."</p>
<p>Addressing the negotiations, Hamad noted that there is an exchange of
ideas with the mediators, emphasizing that this exchange does not come
within the framework of pressuring Hamas as it has become clear that the
Resistance movement does not offer flexibility unless on its own terms.</p>
<p>Commenting on the Israeli potential attack on Rafah, the Hamas
official did not rule out the possibility that the occupation would
launch a widescale aggression on the city, yet he stressed the necessity
of international pressure on the occupation to prevent this.</p>
<p>Hamad concluded by saying that the Israeli leadership is delusional
and will not be able to achieve its goals in Gaza. "Israel" will
continue to pile up failures, he maintained.</p></div></div></div>
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