Hamas says weapons are 'legitimate right', open to proposals that preserve it
Summary
Hamas's Gaza chief Khalil al-Hayya stated that the group's right to hold weapons is legitimate and tied to the establishment of a Palestinian state, remaining open to ceasefire proposals that preserve this right.
Key Points
- Hamas Gaza chief Khalil al-Hayya declared the group's right to arms as legitimate under international law.
- Resistance weapons are linked to the establishment of a Palestinian state, according to al-Hayya.
- Hamas is open to proposals for the Gaza ceasefire that maintain their right to weapons.
- The statements were made in a televised address on Al-Aqsa TV.
