Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan told Lebanon's Al-Mayadeen channel Monday that the election of Khalil al-Hayya as the movement's new political bureau chief sends a clear message of continued resistance. He said resistance is the only path to achieve Palestinian rights.
Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan stated Monday evening that the election of Khalil al-Hayya as the new head of the movement's political bureau signals Hamas's determination to continue its armed resistance. Speaking to Lebanon's Al-Mayadeen channel, Hamdan said the choice of al-Hayya — a Gaza-based hardliner — 'is a message that everyone must understand: Hamas will continue its resistance, whoever its leader may be.' He added that Hamas has always said 'resistance is not the shortest path, but the only path to achieve rights.' The remarks come after al-Hayya's election earlier this month, and follow a series of statements by Hamas officials reaffirming the group's rejection of disarmament and its commitment to confrontation with Israel. The Zioneer previously reported on Israeli reactions to al-Hayya's rise, including calls by Channel 14 commentator Noam Amir for his elimination.
2 developments
- StrongHezbollah congratulates Khalil al-Hayya on election as Hamas political bureau chief
- DevelopingChannel 14's Noam Amir calls for elimination of new Hamas leader al-Hayya
- DevelopingHamas Set for Second Round of Leadership Vote Between Mashal and Al-Hayya
- DevelopingHamas official states: 'We defend our existence, future, and path; resistance continues'
Source and signal
- Internal intake