Palestinian resistance movement unveiled on Monday a new policy document, in which it announced acceptance the idea of a state in the territories occupied by the Zionist entity in the Six-Day War of 1967.
The document was unveiled during a press conference in the Qatari capital Doha by exiled Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal, who is due to step down soon after serving his maximum of two terms.
The press conference was broadcast live in the Gaza Strip, and the document was posted on the movement’s website.
The document also says that the movement struggle is not against Jews because of their religion but against Israel as an occupier.
“We are not fighting against the Jews because they are Jewish,” said Meshaal.
“We are waging this struggle against the aggression of Zionists.”
However, the original 1988 charter will not be dropped, just supplemented, according to Meshaal.
Asked if Hamas would negotiate directly with Israelis, Meshaal replied: “Our policy is we will not engage in direct negotiations with the Israelis because nothing in the conditions and circumstances convinces us that any conclusions can be reached.”
Direct negotiation is “a process, it’s a game we will not fall for it.”
The new document also continues to speak of liberating historic Palestine, including areas that are today occupied by the Zionist entity.
Source: Agencies
