Abu Shaheen: No negotiations or mediation on prisoners until the aggression on Gaza is completely stopped

GAZA, Dec. 12 (YPA) – Member of the Political Bureau in the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement, Ali Abu Shaheen, confirmed that all matters relating to prisoner negotiations will occur only after a comprehensive ceasefire.

Abu Shaheen denied the reports circulated by some “Israeli” media regarding prisoner negotiations.

“The American administration is the one running the war, and the talk of humanitarian ceasefires is for the recovery of their prisoners and then the resumption of aggression. There is currently no discussion regarding humanitarian ceasefires, and the position of the resistance is clear in rejecting any negotiations under fire,” he said

He added, “Negotiating and proposing humanitarian ceasefires in exchange for the release of prisoners is not on the table.”

Abu Shaheen continued: “Our unified stance among all factions of the Palestinian resistance is that the priority is to stop the aggression and the slaughter of the Palestinian people. The resistance has adapted itself to the new scenarios of confrontation, and the element of shock from the side of the occupation has lost its effect.”

The resistance cannot remain silent in Gaza, and the enemy will fail to achieve its objectives. We recognize the difficulty of the battle and this aggression, but victory will be achieved, even if the cost is high, he affirmed.

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