Gaza, MINA – Hamas has expressed willingness to step away from governing the Gaza Strip but emphasized that it remains an inseparable part of the Palestinian people.
Senior Hamas official Ghazi Hamad told CNN that the movement has “no problem” stepping aside, following US President Donald Trump’s proposed postwar plan for Gaza presented at the 80th UN General Assembly in New York.
“Hamas is part of the Palestinian fabric and cannot be excluded. But as I said again and again regarding the ruling of Gaza, we are ready to be out of the ruling of Gaza. We have no problem with this,” Hamad stated.
Hamas has ruled Gaza since taking over from the Fatah-led Palestinian Authority in 2007. Its control continued until the outbreak of the Gaza war in October 2023.
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According to reports from Israel’s Channel 12, Trump’s 21-point plan includes the formation of a Gaza administration without Hamas, a joint Palestinian-Arab security force, and reconstruction funding from Arab and Islamic countries, with limited PA involvement. Trump reportedly urged regional leaders to endorse and support the plan.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated that Israel’s war goals remain the release of hostages, the dismantling of Hamas’ military and governance infrastructure, and ensuring Gaza no longer poses a threat to Israel, effectively calling for Hamas’ complete removal.
Hamad also described surviving an Israeli airstrike in Qatar as “a miracle,” noting that missiles landed close to their location. He accused Israel of targeting negotiators to undermine diplomatic efforts.
On September 9, Israeli forces bombed Hamas leadership in Doha, killing key members of its delegation including Jihad Lebed, Hammam al-Hayya, and three aides. Hamas said Khalil al-Hayya, who led the Gaza delegation, survived. Qatar condemned the attack and formed a legal committee to respond.
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Addressing US proposals for a hostage-prisoner exchange, Hamad said Hamas had offered to return all hostages within 24 hours in a comprehensive deal, but claimed Israel rejected it. He also denied that hostages were being used as human shields.
Hamas’ military wing, the Qassam Brigades, warned that the ongoing Israeli ground invasion increases risks to hostages. Israel believes 48 hostages remain in Gaza, including 20 confirmed alive. Meanwhile, about 11,100 Palestinians are held in Israeli prisons under reportedly harsh conditions, with allegations of torture and neglect.
Despite growing international pressure, Israeli opposition figures and hostage families have accused Netanyahu of prolonging the war for political survival. The conflict has resulted in over 65,500 Palestinian deaths, predominantly women and children, and has left Gaza in ruins, with widespread famine and disease. []
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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