In a written statement from Hamas, “Hamas has just conveyed its response regarding the framework agreement to its Egyptian and Qatari brothers.” expressions were used.
In the statement, it was emphasized that Hamas conveyed its response after consultation meetings with its leaders and other Palestinian groups, and the following was noted:
“Hamas welcomed the offer as it would guarantee a full and comprehensive ceasefire, end the attacks against our people, lift the blockade of the Gaza Strip, guarantee reconstruction, and complete the prisoner exchange process.”
The statement also appreciated the initiatives of Qatar and Egypt, as well as countries that made efforts to stop Israel’s attacks on Gaza.
Qatar Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdurrahman Al Thani, in an interview in Washington on January 28, said that negotiations were held in Paris, the capital of France, with the officials of the USA, Israel, Egypt and Qatar regarding the ceasefire and prisoner exchange in Gaza. .
White House National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby, in his statement to the American MSNBC channel, stated that a framework was formed regarding the ceasefire and prisoner exchange negotiated between the US, Qatar, Egypt and Israeli officials in Paris, and that concrete progress was made, especially on the prisoner exchange.
Hamas Political Bureau Chairman Ismail Heniyye announced that they received an invitation to visit Cairo to discuss the “framework agreement” resulting from the Paris meeting and the articles regarding its implementation.
Haniyeh said, “Hamas’s response to the proposal coming out of the Paris meeting will be primarily on the basis of stopping the brutal aggression against Gaza and withdrawing Israeli forces out of the Gaza Strip.” He used the following expressions: (AA)