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Days of Palestine
4 days ago
- Politics
- Days of Palestine
Hamas dismisses Al-Arabiya TV's 'baseless' report of internal rift over Israeli captive
DaysofPal- Hamas has strongly denied recent claims aired by Al-Arabiya TV suggesting internal disputes within the movement's leadership over the release of an Israeli-American captive earlier this month. In a press statement issued Tuesday, Hisham Qassem, Hamas's media official abroad, described the report as 'baseless,' accusing the channel of participating in a smear campaign targeting the Palestinian resistance at a time of intensified Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip. 'The report aired by Al-Arabiya is filled with lies and fabricated accusations,' Qassem said. 'It comes at a time when our people are enduring a brutal campaign of extermination and starvation carried out by the Israeli occupation forces (IOF).' Al-Arabiya had reported that the May 12 release of Aidan Alexander, an Israeli-American soldier captured by Hamas, sparked a rift between the movement's political leadership and its military wing, the Qassam Brigades. According to the channel, the disagreement stemmed from the belief that Alexander's release would lead to progress on ceasefire talks and increased humanitarian aid access, outcomes that ultimately did not materialize. Rather, the occupation intensified its assaults, shattering any hopes that were attached to the gesture. Qassem rejected these allegations outright, saying the report aligns with what he described as 'Zionist propaganda,' and urged Al-Arabiya to issue a formal apology. 'We call on the channel's management to issue an official apology and refrain from participating in the distortion of the Palestinian resistance's image,' he said, adding that Al-Arabiya has 'repeatedly published unfounded claims intended to delegitimize both the resistance and the broader Palestinian struggle.' The report, Qassem continued, is particularly harmful at a time when Gaza's civilian population is facing catastrophic humanitarian conditions due to Israel's continued bombardment, displacement campaigns, and blockade. 'Our people are facing relentless attacks, displacement, and the collapse of basic living conditions under ongoing IOF aggression,' he stated. The Qassam Brigades declared on May 12 that Aidan Alexander had been released after 'important contacts with mediators' to secure a ceasefire and facilitate humanitarian aid into Gaza. In an official statement at the time, Hamas emphasized that the step was taken in 'a spirit of positivity and flexibility' in response to international mediation efforts. 'This step came as part of the efforts of the mediators to stop the ceasefire, open the crossings, and bring aid and relief to our people in the Gaza Strip,' the statement read. Shortlink for this post:
Nahar Net
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Qatar says Israel attack on Gaza 'undermining any chance at peace'
by Naharnet Newsdesk 10 hours Qatar's prime minister on Tuesday said Israel's military offensive in Gaza had undermined peace efforts after the release of U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander and amid expanded operations in the Palestinian territory. "When Israeli American soldier Aidan Alexander was released, we thought that moment would open a door to end this tragedy, but the response was a more violent wave of strikes," said Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani. "This irresponsible, aggressive behavior undermines any potential chance for peace," he said at the Qatar Economic Forum. The comments come a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country would "take control" of the whole of Gaza, as the military pressed a newly intensified campaign in the war-ravaged territory. Qatar has been a key mediator in the Gaza war, alongside Egypt and the United States. Sheikh Mohammed said that in the past couple of weeks, negotiations in Doha "didn't lead us anywhere yet, because there is a fundamental gap between the two parties". "One party is looking for a partial deal that might... lead to a comprehensive deal, and the other party is looking just for a one-off deal... and to end the war and to get all the hostages out," he said. "We couldn't bridge this fundamental gap" he added.
LBCI
20-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Qatar says Israel's attack on Gaza 'undermining any chance at peace'
Qatar's prime minister said on Tuesday that Israel's military offensive in Gaza had undermined peace efforts after the release of U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander and amid expanded operations in the Palestinian territory. "When Israeli American soldier Aidan Alexander was released, we thought that moment would open a door to end this tragedy, but the response was a more violent wave of strikes," Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani said at the Qatar Economic Forum. "This irresponsible, aggressive behaviour undermines any potential chance for peace." AFP
Business Recorder
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Qatar says Israel attack on Gaza ‘undermining any chance at peace'
DOHA: Qatar's prime minister on Tuesday said Israel's military offensive in Gaza had undermined peace efforts after the release of US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander and amid expanded operations in the Palestinian territory. 'When Israeli American soldier Aidan Alexander was released, we thought that moment would open a door to end this tragedy, but the response was a more violent wave of strikes,' said Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani. 'This irresponsible, aggressive behaviour undermines any potential chance for peace,' he said at the Qatar Economic Forum. The comments come a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country would 'take control' of the whole of Gaza, as the military pressed a newly intensified campaign in the war-ravaged territory. Gaza rescuers say 44 killed as Israel steps up offensive Qatar has been a key mediator in the Gaza war, alongside Egypt and the United States. Sheikh Mohammed said that in the past couple of weeks, negotiations in Doha 'didn't lead us anywhere yet, because there is a fundamental gap between the two parties'. 'One party is looking for a partial deal that might… lead to a comprehensive deal, and the other party is looking just for a one-off deal… and to end the war and to get all the hostages out,' he said. 'We couldn't bridge this fundamental gap' he added.
Nahar Net
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Qatar says Israel attack on Gaza 'undermining any chance at peace'
by Naharnet Newsdesk 20 May 2025, 11:12 Qatar's prime minister on Tuesday said Israel's military offensive in Gaza had undermined peace efforts after the release of U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander and amid expanded operations in the Palestinian territory. "When Israeli American soldier Aidan Alexander was released, we thought that moment would open a door to end this tragedy, but the response was a more violent wave of strikes," said Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani. "This irresponsible, aggressive behavior undermines any potential chance for peace," he said at the Qatar Economic Forum. The comments come a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country would "take control" of the whole of Gaza, as the military pressed a newly intensified campaign in the war-ravaged territory. Qatar has been a key mediator in the Gaza war, alongside Egypt and the United States. Sheikh Mohammed said that in the past couple of weeks, negotiations in Doha "didn't lead us anywhere yet, because there is a fundamental gap between the two parties". "One party is looking for a partial deal that might... lead to a comprehensive deal, and the other party is looking just for a one-off deal... and to end the war and to get all the hostages out," he said. "We couldn't bridge this fundamental gap" he added.
