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Hamas Leaders Cite October 7 Massacre as Impetus for International Support for Palestinian Nation, Vow To Never Lay Down Arms

GAZA STRIP, PALESTINE, AUG 2 – Hamas claims its October 7 attack shifted European policy, with France, UK, and Germany moving toward Palestinian state recognition despite ongoing conflicts, officials said.

  • Hamas senior official Ghazi Hamad said international recognition of a Palestinian state is among the achievements of the October 7 massacre.
  • Last week, the UK reversed its policy, warning Israel to end the Gaza war or face recognition of a Palestinian state in September, amid European pressure.
  • On Saturday, Hamas denied it would disarm, asserting it would keep weapons as long as the occupation exists, and rejected U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff’s claims.
  • Speaking in Jerusalem, Katz warned that recognition rewards terror and hampers hostage negotiations, while Israel dismisses Hamas accusations as propaganda.
  • Highlighting stalled talks, Wadephul warned Germany would unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state soon if negotiations do not begin, and several Arab governments demand Hamas disarmament, bringing the war 'very, very close.
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The Palestinian Resistance Movement, Hamas, on Saturday denied its possible disarmament during the ceasefire negotiations in the Gaza Strip with Israel, in response to statements by the United States envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff on a possible disarmament of the Palestinian group. READ ALSO: Hamas: Israel's Corridors "represent a policy to manage the famine, not to end it" "Resistance and its weapons are a national and legal right as …

The U.S. has a plan to end the Gaza war. However, Hamas wants to lay down the weapons only on one condition. Images of an emaciated hostage cause horror and new protests in Israel.

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