We dealt flexibly with Trump's envoy, awaiting outcome of talks: Hamas
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Hamas spokesperson Abdul Latif al-Qanou affirms the movement’s flexibility in mediation efforts and stresses that "Israel" must comply before advancing to the next phase.
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Hamas spokesperson Abdul Latif al-Qanou, undated (Social media)
Hamas spokesperson Abdul Latif al-Qanou stated that the movement has shown flexibility in responding to mediation efforts, including those led by Egyptian and Qatari officials, as well as US President Donald Trump's envoy.
He emphasized that Hamas is awaiting the outcome of the upcoming negotiations, urging the occupation to commit to an agreement and advance to the second phase.
Al-Qanou highlighted that the discussions with mediators have centered on ending the war, ensuring a full withdrawal, and initiating reconstruction efforts.
He dismissed the occupation's threats of resuming military operations in Gaza and its decision to cut electricity, calling these failed tactics that endanger its prisoners. He reiterated that any prisoner releases would only occur through negotiations.
Al-Qanou emphasized, "We have fully adhered to the first phase of the agreement, and our top priority now is to provide shelter and humanitarian aid to our people while ensuring a permanent ceasefire."
"The movement has agreed to Egypt's proposal for a community support committee, which will begin its work in the Gaza Strip to bolster the resilience of our people and reinforce their presence on their land."
Al-Qanou emphasized that "the occupation seeks to tighten the siege, close the crossings, and block aid from reaching the Palestinian people in an attempt to force them into displacement—but this is nothing more than a futile illusion."
Trump's envoy for prisoners' affairs, Adam Boehler, stressed earlier that the meeting with Hamas "was very effective."
In an interview with "Israel's" Channel 13, Boehler confirmed that he does not rule out further meetings with Hamas, stating: "We are the United States, and we are not subordinate to Israel—we have our own interests," adding "I work for Trump, and this is his decision; I implement what he wants."
Hamas approves Gaza governance plan
On Saturday, Hamas' negotiating team finalized its trip to Egypt, where the delegation discussed pathways for the implementation of the clauses of the ceasefire agreement with mediators.
The delegation, headed by Mohammad Darwish, head of Hamas' Shura Council and Chairman of its Leadership Council, held talks with the head of Egypt's General Intelligence Service, Major General Hassan Rashad.
The two sides discussed several crucial issues, including the ceasefire agreement and the prisoner exchange deal.
A statement released by the Hamas Media Office described the talks as "positive and responsible."
"The Hamas delegation expressed its gratitude and appreciation for Egypt's efforts, especially in countering displacement plans," the Palestinian Resistance movement said, referring to United States President Donald Trump's plot to "take over" the Gaza Strip.
Welcoming the outcomes of the most recent Arab summit, Hamas highlighted Egypt's Gaza reconstruction plan and the Palestinian people's inalienable right to statehood.
In further detail, Hamas' negotiating team emphasized the need to uphold the terms of the multi-phase ceasefire agreement between the Palestinian Resistance and "Israel".
