Hamas: The 'Peace Council's' ability to compel the occupation to stop its aggression is the true test of its credibility

The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) affirmed that the lesson from the formation of the 'Peace Council' and its meetings in Washington lies in tangible results on the ground, specifically in its ability to curb Israeli aggression. The movement clarified in a statement that previous experiences have proven the occupation's disregard for international statements that lack real political and field pressure tools, considering that relying solely on theoretical promises will not end the escalating humanitarian suffering in the Gaza Strip.

The movement's stance coincides with the first meeting of the Council, chaired by Donald Trump with the participation of 47 countries, where huge sums of money for reconstruction were announced, reaching 17 billion dollars, including a 10 billion dollar American contribution. Despite these figures, sources indicated that the Council, established under Security Council Resolution 2803 as an interim administration, faces legitimacy challenges in the absence of any Palestinian representation and the refusal of influential international powers such as Russia, China, France, and Britain to join its composition, which includes figures such as Jared Kushner and Tony Blair.

Hamas stressed that any political or reconstruction path must primarily be based on stopping the comprehensive aggression, lifting the unjust siege, and ensuring the Palestinian people's right to self-determination. These demands come at a time when reports indicate clear Israeli intransigence, as the occupation has not adhered to implementing 80% of the ceasefire understandings signed last October, while the deadly toll of the war continues to exceed 72,000 martyrs and almost complete destruction of infrastructure in the Strip.

The true test of what the participants in the Peace Council meeting announced is their ability to compel the occupation to stop its ongoing violations and crimes.