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<h1 class="gmail-reader-title">Hamas rejects Trump\u2019s remarks,
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<p>Hamas rejects Trump\u2019s claims about Gaza talks, blaming
"Israel" for obstructing progress and calling on the US
to stop shielding the occupation.</p>
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<p>Hamas expressed surprise on Saturday at recent
statements made by US President Donald Trump and
earlier by <a
href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/ceasefire-talks-still-at-framework-stage---israel--stalling"
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regarding the ongoing Gaza negotiations</a>. The
movement said these remarks contradict the reality of
the talks and the assessment of key mediators.</p>
<p>In a press statement, senior Hamas official Izzat
al-Rishq criticized the US statements as being
inconsistent with the progress of the negotiation
process, noting that "the mediating parties,
particularly Qatar and Egypt, express their
satisfaction and appreciation for our serious and
constructive position."</p>
<p>Al-Rishq emphasized that <a
href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/hamas--israeli-failures-in-gaza-mounting--captive-deal-only"
moz-do-not-send="true">Hamas has acted "with
national responsibility and high flexibility"</a>
since the start of the Gaza negotiations, to reach a
comprehensive agreement that would halt aggression and
alleviate the suffering of residents in the Gaza
Strip.</p>
<p>According to al-Rishq, Hamas\u2019s final response to the
negotiation proposals was submitted following
extensive consultations with Palestinian factions,
mediators, and friendly nations. He said the movement
responded positively and flexibly to observations
raised during discussions, working within the
framework of the Witkoff document.</p>
<h2>Movement highlights flexibility in talks</h2>
<p>The Hamas official also underlined that the movement
has demanded clarity and guarantees, particularly
concerning the humanitarian aspects of any agreement.
These include ensuring a substantial flow of
humanitarian aid to Gaza through United Nations
agencies without interference from the occupation.</p>
<p>As part of its negotiation efforts, Hamas pushed for
reducing the depth of buffer zones controlled by the
occupation forces <a
href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/hamas---israel--reviewing-60-day-truce-proposal--exclusive"
moz-do-not-send="true">during the proposed 60-day
period</a>, aiming to avoid densely populated areas
and facilitate the return of displaced residents to
their homes.</p>
<p>These positions reflect the movement\u2019s effort to
maintain a balanced approach in addressing both
security concerns and humanitarian needs <a
href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/hamas-says-mediation-efforts-ongoing-to-reach-gaza-ceasefire"
moz-do-not-send="true">amid the ongoing US mediation
in Gaza.</a></p>
<p>Hamas also rejected what it described as false
allegations from the US administration claiming the
movement had stolen aid intended for the Gaza Strip.
The movement referred to a <em>Reuters </em>report
based on a USAID investigation, which found no
evidence linking Hamas to the theft of US aid.</p>
<h2>Hamas denies US allegations on aid theft</h2>
<p>In its statement, Hamas called on the US to stop
offering political and military support to the Israeli
occupation, accusing it of enabling continued acts of
starvation and extermination against more than two
million Palestinians in Gaza.</p>
<p>The movement urged Washington to play a constructive
role by pressuring the occupation government to engage
seriously in a political process that would lead to a
prisoner exchange deal, end the aggression, and
alleviate the <a
href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/-israel--kills-palestinian-detainees-from-gaza-after-their-r"
moz-do-not-send="true">suffering of Palestinian
detainees</a>.</p>
<p>US President Trump had declared on Friday, "We have <a
href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/ceasefire-talks-still-at-framework-stage---israel--stalling"
moz-do-not-send="true">withdrawn from the Gaza
negotiations</a>, and this is unfortunate. Hamas has
not been interested in concluding any deal, and Hamas
must be eliminated."</p>
<p>Hamas responded by reaffirming that the real obstacle
to progress lies with the Netanyahu government, which
it accused of evading commitments and placing
roadblocks to any potential agreement.</p>
<h2>Trump issues carte blanche for ongoing genocide</h2>
<p>On Friday, Trump intensified his rhetoric on Gaza, <a
href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/ceasefire-talks-still-at-framework-stage---israel--stalling"
moz-do-not-send="true">blaming the Palestinian
Resistance movement Hamas for the breakdown of
ceasefire</a> negotiations and claiming that Hamas
"didn\u2019t really want to make a deal" and that they
"want to die."</p>
<p>The remarks come amid growing global outrage over <a
href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/trump-issues-carte-blanche-for-ongoing-genocide---hamas-want"
moz-do-not-send="true">US complicity in the
unfolding genocide in Gaza.</a> Washington has
repeatedly vetoed UN Security Council resolutions
calling for a ceasefire, while continuing to supply
the Israeli occupation forces with billions of
dollars\u2019 worth of weapons used in the ongoing
bombardment and siege of the enclave.</p>
<p>Trump\u2019s comments followed the withdrawal of both US
and Israeli negotiators from indirect ceasefire talks
in Doha. Despite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu\u2019s public claim that "Israel" remains open to
a deal, Hamas swiftly rejected accusations that it is
obstructing the process. Instead, the movement
reaffirmed its commitment to "serious and responsible"
negotiations aimed at halting the aggression that
began on October 7, 2023.</p>
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