Hamas says Trump’s remarks signal ‘intent to occupy’ Gaza

Hamas has condemned US President Trump’s statements as “absolutely unacceptable” in a statement on Thursday, Al Jazeera reported.

“Trump’s remarks about Washington taking control of Gaza amount to an open declaration of intent to occupy the territory,” said the group's spokesperson Hazem Qassem.

“Gaza is for its people and they will not leave," Qassem said, calling for the convening of an emergency Arab summit to 'confront the displacement project'."