Hamas leaders in Cairo: We will not be silent about Ben-Gvir, Smotrich
The delegation met with senior Egyptian intelligence officials in Cairo two days after a delegation from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad made a similar visit.
By SHACHAR BERDISHEVSKY/MAARIV
Published: FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar reported on Thursday morning that Hamas rejected the US proposal for an easing of tensions in the West Bank. The delegation, led by the head of Hamas' political wing, Ismail Haniyeh, met with senior Egyptian intelligence officials in Cairo two days after a delegation from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror organization made a similar visit.
Hamas representatives stressed: "We will not be silent about the enemy's continued crossing of the red line." They called on Egypt to "put pressure on Israel to stop the provocations of the Palestinian Authority."
According to the Al-Akhbar report, Egyptian officials expressed a desire for calm in the West Bank region and stated that US President Joe Biden is pressuring Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid taking steps that could lead to an escalation in violence.
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The delegation met with senior Egyptian intelligence officials in Cairo two days after a delegation from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad made a similar visit.
By SHACHAR BERDISHEVSKY/MAARIV
Published: FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar reported on Thursday morning that Hamas rejected the US proposal for an easing of tensions in the West Bank. The delegation, led by the head of Hamas' political wing, Ismail Haniyeh, met with senior Egyptian intelligence officials in Cairo two days after a delegation from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror organization made a similar visit.
Hamas representatives stressed: "We will not be silent about the enemy's continued crossing of the red line." They called on Egypt to "put pressure on Israel to stop the provocations of the Palestinian Authority."
According to the Al-Akhbar report, Egyptian officials expressed a desire for calm in the West Bank region and stated that US President Joe Biden is pressuring Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid taking steps that could lead to an escalation in violence.
more.............. https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-731026