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Hamas military spokesperson Abu Obeida speaks after captive release
19 January 2025 16:58 GMT
Hamas Military spokesperson Abu Obeida said his group was committed to the ceasefire deal as fighters from the group released three Israeli captives.
Here's a summary of what he said on Sunday:
- "We want the deal to be a success to end the bloodshed among our people.
- "The [ceasefire] deal...could have been reached over a year ago, yet Netanyahu's malicious ambitions led him to continue this genocidal war.
- "We are prepared to honour all the terms of the agreement and respect the timetable set.
- "October 7 [2023] was a result of the continued oppression of Palestinian people.
- "The occupation is the root of all evil and we must put an end to it. All attempts to continue this will be met by force."