Hamas’s waiting game buys terror group time as Israel rejects Gaza plan, Palestinian analysts claim
"Hamas was hoping for Israeli rejection to delay disarmament," a Palestinian source claims; "Netanyahu's government is not a partner for peace, but only for war," PA official tells the 'Post.'
Palestinian analysts affiliated with Hamas have dismissed Israel's official rejection of the Board of Peace's 15-point Gaza plan, asserting that the conflict will only end when Israel disarms Hamas. Analyst Fayez Abu Shamala called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement "election rhetoric with no connection to reality," claiming Israel will be compelled to accept the agreement due to American and international pressure.
Hamas responded positively to the agreement, vowing to engage responsibly and secure an end to suffering for their people. Analyst Ibrahim al-Madhoun expressed concern over Israel's apparent aim to empty Gaza. A Palestinian political source suggested Hamas anticipated Israel's rejection to delay disarmament discussions. A Palestinian Authority official believed Netanyahu's government lacked seriousness, viewing Israel as only interested in war.
Prominent Palestinian politician Mohammed Dahlan criticized the rejection as a "challenge, contempt, and deception" towards the US and mediators.
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