Hamas Leader Rejects Forced Deals Amid Gaza Conflict

Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh stated that Hamas will not accept any deal failing to ensure Palestinian security, in response to an Israeli military operation in Gaza's al-Nuseirat area. Haniyeh emphasized that Israel cannot impose its choices on Hamas.

Israel cannot force its choices on Hamas and the group will accept no deal that does not achieve security for Palestinians, Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh said on Saturday in response to an Israeli military offensive in Gaza's al-Nuseirat area.