Hamas rejects Trump’s claims, blames Netanyahu for blocking ceasefire deal in Gaza

GAZA, Sept. 24 (YPA) -The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, has rejected claims made by US President Donald Trump, who accused the group of rejecting ceasefire proposals and obstructing efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.

In a statement released Tuesday evening, Hamas affirmed that it had shown full flexibility and goodwill during negotiations.

The Movement added that the American administration, mediators, and the international community are well aware that Benjamin Netanyahu, whom they labeled a war criminal, is the only party hindering progress toward a deal.

Hamas further asserted that Netanyahu deliberately sabotaged the January 2025 agreement and disregarded the “Witkoff Proposal,” which Hamas had accepted.

The statement condemned Netanyahu for committing a grave crime by bombing the location of the Hamas negotiation team in Doha while they were reviewing Trump’s latest proposal.

The Movement urged the US administration to take a just and constructive stance by pressuring the Israeli occupation government to end its genocidal war, ethnic cleansing, and forced displacement of Palestinians, and to withdraw its political and military support for the ongoing assault.

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