Senior Hamas leader suggests recognition of Israel

Tel Aviv, Dec 14: For the first time since Hamas launched its unprecedented attack against Israel on October 7, a senior leader of the militant group said they could recognise the Jewish nation as part of the Palestinian unity talks. Mousa Abu Marzouk, one of the highest-ranking Hamas leader who has been actively meeting global leaders to garner support, told Arab mediapersons that the official stance was that the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) had recognised Israel and that Hamas should follow it. This is being seen as a move for peace from the Hamas side as the Israel military is putting grave pressure on the militant group’s leadership and the possibility of its ouster from the Gaza Strip.
Earlier, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has said that the Gaza-ruling Palestinian faction is ready to discuss with Israel any arrangement or initiative that could lead to a ceasefire in Gaza. (IANS)