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Hamas Leader: Israel to Exploit Gaza's "Blood" for Elections; Ready to Unite with Abbas
- •Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya stated that Israel will use the suffering in Gaza as a campaign tool for its upcoming elections, dismissing the possibility of positive change from any Israeli party.
- •Al-Hayya emphasized that Hamas refuses to allow Palestinian suffering to fuel Israeli elections and prioritizes the Palestinian people's goals and rights.
- •Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a tight re-election bid on October 27, having vowed not to withdraw troops from Gaza and rejecting a US-led peace initiative.
- •Hamas is prepared to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to establish a national program and achieve genuine unity, especially if Palestinian elections are postponed.
- •Hamas is also working on an alliance with former Fatah figure Mohammed Dahlan, aiming for a unified national front, and has offered to mediate between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis.
Key Questions Answered
Khalil al-Hayya stated that he expects Israelis to campaign using Gaza's "blood" and that the Palestinian people have suffered under all Israeli political parties. He emphasized that Hamas refuses to allow Palestinian suffering to serve as fuel for Israeli elections.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is locked in a tight contest to stay in power during the October 27 elections. His most formidable challenger in the polls is Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief and war cabinet member who accused Netanyahu of strategic failure.
The Palestinian Authority scheduled a legislative election for November 28, which would mark the first in two decades, though widespread doubts remain regarding whether it will proceed. Hamas won the last election in 2006, and President Mahmoud Abbas has since been ruling by decree.
