Hamas ready for truce with Israel in case of “two-state solution”

The deputy chairman of the Hamas politburo for Gaza, Khalil al-Haya, said that the Palestinian militant group is ready to agree on a five-year truce with Israel and to turn into a political party if a Palestinian state with the 1976 borders is established, which is a known “solution.” with two states”.

Al Haya, the representative of Hamas in the negotiations on the ceasefire and the return of the hostages, stated that it would the group accepted “a fully sovereign Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza Strip and the return of Palestinian refugees in accordance with international resolutions”.

In an interview with the Associated Press, he added that he would in that case, the military wing of Hamas was disbanded.

– All the experiences of the people who fought against the occupiers, when they became independent and won their rights and their country, what did these forces do? They have turned into political parties and their fighting forces have turned into a national army – said Al Haya.

“The Rafah offensive would not defeat Hamas”

He rated yes Israel’s long-announced ground offensive in the city of Rafah would not defeat Hamas.

– Israeli forces did not destroy more than 20 percent of Hamas forces. If they can’t finish off Hamas, what is the solution? The solution is an agreement – said Al Haja.

Hamas, as he stated, made concessions during negotiations with Israel, but will not give up on the demand for a permanent ceasefire and the complete withdrawal of Israeli troops.

– If we are not convinced that the war will end, why should we hand over the prisoners? Al Haya asked.

(Tanyug)