Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said that his Palestinian resistance movement was sticking to its conditions for a ceasefire in Gaza, including an Israeli military withdrawal.
"We are committed to our demands: the permanent ceasefire, comprehensive and complete withdrawal of the enemy out of the Gaza Strip, the return of all displaced people to their homes, allowing all aid needed for our people in Gaza, rebuilding the Strip, lifting the blockade and achieving an honourable prisoner exchange deal," Haniyeh said.
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh speaks in a pre-recorded message shown on a screen during an event on Wednesday ahead of al-Quds (Jerusalem) Day on Friday April 5, in Lebanon. REUTERS
