Khaled Meshaal, head of Hamas’ political bureau abroad, has stated that⁢ the movement will not abandon its core demands in ⁤<a href="https://www.newsdirectory3.com/japan-praises-hun-sens-visit-to-myanmar-for-positive-results-military-battle-expands-ceasefire-with-armed-groups/” title=”Japan praises Hun Sen's visit to Myanmar for positive results Military battle expands ceasefire with armed groups”>ceasefire talks with Israel.

According to Meshaal, who resides in Doha, Hamas officials are not rushing to reach a ⁤ceasefire with Israel‌ at any cost. The movement has been engaged in ceasefire talks with ⁤Israel through Egyptian, Qatari, and American mediators for months.

Meshaal emphasized that Hamas’ primary⁤ objectives include ending the war and ⁤Israel’s full withdrawal from Gaza. In an interview with⁢ the New ‍York Times on Tuesday, he expressed confidence that “Hamas will win ​the war and play a decisive role in the future of‍ Gaza.”

Meshaal attributed Hamas’‌ upper hand in the conflict to ⁣its firm stance ‌and ability to constantly wear down⁣ the Israeli army. He also dismissed the notion that Hamas would be absent from ⁢the scene in Gaza after the end of ​the war,⁤ stressing that “the Palestinians alone‌ will decide the arrangement of the Strip.”

Regarding the massive destruction of Gaza, Meshaal‌ considered it a “price” that Palestinians must pay for freedom. He noted that prior to October 7, Gaza was experiencing⁤ a slow⁢ decline and was effectively a large ⁢prison, and that Hamas sought to change this situation.