Gaza Herald- The Hamas Movement sharply criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of deliberately undermining efforts to reach a comprehensive agreement on Gaza.
In a statement posted on Telegram, the Movement condemned Netanyahu’s remarks to the families of Israeli prisoners of war, where he claimed that a full deal on Gaza was not possible, calling them evidence of his “hostile and destructive intentions.”
Hamas said the Israeli leader was intentionally blocking any progress toward a potential agreement that could both secure the release of Israeli captives and bring an end to Israel’s ongoing military assault on Gaza.
Hamas responded to recent comments by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who stated that while he is open to a deal regarding Gaza, it would not come “at any cost.”
Speaking before the U.S. Congress, Netanyahu emphasized his coordination with former President Donald Trump to meet Israel’s security goals and declared that a comprehensive agreement was out of reach.
He also noted that negotiations to end the war in Gaza would only begin once a ceasefire is in place. However, he issued a warning that if Hamas is not dismantled and disarmed within 60 days, Israel would resume its military offensive.
From Washington, Netanyahu reiterated that any long-term resolution must align with Israeli conditions. “If Hamas can be disarmed through negotiations, that is acceptable,” he said, “but if not, we will take whatever actions are necessary to secure our objectives.”
War Crimes Charges
Netanyahu, who faces charges from the International Criminal Court over war crimes in Gaza, also remarked that the decision over which prisoners of war are released is not entirely under Israeli control. He claimed that Israel aims to secure the release of all its captives, but acknowledged that the process may unfold in two phases and is not entirely in their hands.
Netanyahu’s latest remarks only reinforce what many Palestinians and observers have long feared: that the Israeli leadership is not genuinely interested in ending the war or reaching a just agreement, but rather seeks to prolong suffering for political gain. By publicly dismissing the possibility of a comprehensive deal while placing unreasonable conditions on ceasefire negotiations, Netanyahu is not only obstructing a path to peace but using the fate of Israeli captives as a bargaining chip.
As Gaza continues to endure relentless bombardment, mass displacement, and starvation, such statements reflect a broader policy of intransigence and cruelty. The international community must hold Israel accountable and amplify Palestinian voices demanding an end to this aggression, a just resolution, and the right to live in peace and dignity.
