ISRAELI OCCUPIED AND STARVED GZA, 17 Oct. - (ANA) - Hamas has reaffirmed its commitment to the ceasefire agreement, pledging to maintain the truce in Gaza, end the war, and begin reconstruction of the enclave.

 

“As a movement, we are committed to the implementation of the agreement, which guarantees the cessation of war, the protection of our people from attacks, and the commencement of reconstruction,” said Hamas leader in the occupied West Bank, Zahir Jabbarin, in a televised address.

 

“We do not accept any international tutelage over our people,” he added.

 

Jabbarin also called for recognition of the Palestinian right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state.

 

“Today, the world faces a real test,” he said. “Those who want to bring peace to the region must implement the unified stance of the international community, ensure the establishment of the State of Palestine, resolve the issue of prisoners, and ensure the release of all remaining prisoners without fighting.”

 

The ceasefire agreement, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, was signed in Egypt and took effect on 10 October following approval from both sides.  - (ANA) -

 

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