Resistance maintains ceasefire conditions, warns of 'deceptive calm'

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Al Mayadeen
27 Oct 2024 22:43
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PFLP's Deputy Secretary-General criticizes US efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza as politically motivated, while PIJ spokesman emphasizes the need for a comprehensive agreement.

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Palestinians walk through the destruction caused by the Israeli occupation in the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip near Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, Palestine, on April 1, 2024. (AP)

The Deputy Secretary-General of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), Jamil Mezher, addressing US efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, stated, "The US administration's efforts are focused on achieving a deceptive calm that serves its electoral interests."

Consequently, Mezher stressed that the PFLP "categorically rejects any attempt to conclude a temporary truce based on Zionist and American conditions aimed at cooling off the situation in conjunction with the elections."

However, Mezher clarified, "We deal very positively with any ideas that lead to the complete cessation of aggression and a full withdrawal of the occupation forces."

PIJ: No official negotiation updates received

On his part, Mohammad al-Hajj Musa, the spokesman for the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine, told Al Mayadeen, "We, the Palestinian Resistance, have not received anything official about the negotiations."

He also commented on the current political landscape, noting that the American administration is attempting to garner support from Arabs and Muslims by claiming its intention to halt the war, as it once obtained the votes of the Jewish community "through the unlimited support for the occupation entity."

He added, "We will not give up any of the conditions we agreed to in Biden’s proposal," given that the Palestinian Resistance seeks to make the Israeli occupation "pay a price" in exchange for the release of captives, specifying that "this price is a complete ceasefire and full withdrawal."

Al-Hajj Musa highlighted that "the primary goal of this war is the displacement of the Palestinian people, and we cannot give up the captives' leverage only to see the aggression resume." He emphasized the importance of a comprehensive agreement, saying, "We want an agreement that ensures a ceasefire. Our doors are open to finalize an agreement, but it must adhere to the conditions we have set."

He further affirmed that the Resistance brigades formed by the al-Quds Brigades in the West Bank will persist in challenging the actions of Israeli Police Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, emphasizing the continued resistance in the region.

Hamas demands 'comprehensive deal'

In a statement to Al Mayadeen, senior Hamas official Mahmoud Mardawi articulated the group’s stance on the ongoing negotiations, emphasizing that the Resistance's demands for a ceasefire, withdrawal from Gaza, and humanitarian relief must be acknowledged before discussing the issue of captives.

Mardawi stated, in response to the "two-day ceasefire" proposal made by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, "We demand a comprehensive and clear deal, and we will not accept the fragmentation of the basic document."

He further expressed the group's anticipation of the results from the Doha meeting, indicating that Hamas is awaiting concrete outputs from these discussions. Mardawi concluded by asserting, "If the enemy does not announce its approval of the proposal, we will not approve of it in advance."