Hamas proposes Russia as main mediator in Gaza genocide ceasefire
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Hamas political bureau deputy head Moussa Abu Marzouk notes that the movement is prepared to work on the captives’ release and a list of the captives but on the condition that a complete and immediate ceasefire is implemented.
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Palestinians wounded in an Israeli strike while waiting for humanitarian aid on the beach in Gaza City are treated in al-Shifa Hospital on Thursday, February 29, 2024. (AP)
During an interview with Sputnik, Hamas political bureau deputy head Moussa Abu Marzouk stated that the Palestinian Resistance suggested that Russia become involved in resolving the war on Gaza in counterbalance to the US and “Israel”.
"We want Russia to be the main actor in counterbalance to the US and Israel. We call for it and we propose that Russia be backed by a number of countries which support it in this. And we will seek to achieve this goal to find balance in the issue," Marzouk said.
He noted that Hamas is prepared to work on the captives’ release and a list of the captives, but on condition that a complete and immediate ceasefire is implemented.
According to Marzouk, no agreement on a truce has been achieved and Hamas is losing trust in the Israeli authorities partaking in the case.
This comes as a three-day inter-Palestinian gathering, initiated by Russia to facilitate consensus among different Palestinian factions regarding the genocide in the Gaza Strip, commenced on Thursday.
In their statement, the factions agreed to continue ongoing discussions to achieve national unity, stressing that their objective is to address the termination of the Israeli blockade on the Gaza Strip and guarantee unimpeded delivery of humanitarian assistance.
Furthermore, the factions reached a consensus on the imperative necessity to compel "Israel" to withdraw its troops from the enclave, as outlined in the statement.
Russia attempted to implement a ceasefire back in October, when the war on Gaza first started and before it became a bloodbath, but Russia's resolution was vetoed by the US in the UN Security Council.
