Hamas official: No point in continuing negotiations while people starve

Khalil Al-Hayya, head of Hamas in Gaza, said on Sunday evening that there is no point in continuing negotiations while the siege and starvation continue to claim lives in the Strip. He stressed that allowing immediate entry of aid would be a serious sign of commitment to the talks. His comments came as Hamas had already expressed its “astonishment” late Thursday–Friday at statements made by US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff about the Gaza ceasefire talks. The movement reaffirmed its commitment to the negotiations aimed at reaching a permanent ceasefire agreement. Al-Hayya stated: “We made progress in the recent round of talks and broadly agreed on what was proposed regarding withdrawal, prisoners, and aid.” He added, “The mediators passed on […]