{
  "id": 132167,
  "title": "'Resistance is Hamas's holy mission': Terror spox. tells Piers Morgan group will continue fighting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/resistance-is-hamass-holy-mission-terror-spox-tells-piers-morgan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-04T14:28:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-904547"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hamas spokesperson Ghazi Hamad maintained that the terror group's objective remains unchanged despite a recent deal, stating that \"resisting the occupation is its holy mission.\" When questioned about the deal brokered by the U.S., Hamad acknowledged its exceptional nature due to the dire circumstances in Gaza and said that Hamas would continue fighting against the occupation until achieving freedom. However, he did not provide a specific timeline for Hamas's disarmament efforts. Hamad also blamed Israel for its aggressive actions in the Middle East and denied accusations of Hamas being a terrorist organization, insisting that they only resist occupation and never target civilians.",
  "summary": "Hamas spokesman Ghazi Hamad avoided committing to disarmament, saying the group had accepted the Gaza agreement out of necessity but would not change its mentality or goals.",
  "key_points": [
    "Hamas spokesperson Ghazi Hamad says resisting occupation is \"holy mission\"",
    "U.S.-brokered deal described as \"exceptional\" due to Gaza's dire circumstances",
    "Hamas vows to continue fighting until achieving freedom, no specific timeline given"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}