Hamas has strongly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent speech to the US Congress, denouncing it as 'baseless propaganda and lies' that serve as a pretext for what they describe as 'atrocious crimes' against vulnerable populations in Gaza, including women, children, and the elderly.
In a statement issued following Netanyahu's address, Hamas expressed disappointment in the lack of progress towards securing the release of hostages, despite mediation efforts by Egypt and Qatar. The group claimed to have demonstrated 'flexibility and positivity' in negotiations, suggesting that Netanyahu's speech did not acknowledge these efforts.
The United States has been actively involved in efforts to broker a ceasefire and secure the release of hostages, with American officials publicly urging Hamas to accept previous ceasefire proposals. This comes after months of ongoing negotiations between Hamas and Israel, with the US playing a key role in facilitating communication between the two parties.
