Hamas spokesman tells Piers Morgan that resistance is group's ‘holy mission’
Hamas spokesperson Ghazi Hamad told Piers Morgan that the group views resistance against Israel as a 'holy mission' and will not change its fundamental mentality despite accepting a recent peace deal. Hamad avoided questions regarding the disarmament of Hamas, framing the current agreement as a temporary necessity to save lives in Gaza.
Why it matters
The statement highlights the ongoing ideological divide and the fragility of peace negotiations in the Middle East conflict.
Hamas will not change its mentality and "resisting the occupation is its holy mission," the terror group's spokesperson Ghazi Hamad claimed during an interview with British journalist Piers Morgan, broadcast on Monday.Morgan asked Hamad whether the deal coordinated by the Trump administration, including the implementation of the Board of Peace and the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), will lead to Hamas disarmament."This is an exceptional phase in Palestinian history. Because of forced necessity, the hard circumstances in Gaza, we accept this agreement.
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