KUALA LUMPUR: Hamas political bureau member Khalil al-Hayya has praised Malaysia’s “honourable stance” in supporting Palestine during the ongoing conflict, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported.
At a press conference, al-Hayya expressed gratitude to Malaysia, Turkiye, South Africa, Algeria, Russia, China, and Indonesia for their solidarity with the Palestinian people and for providing crucial support during a time of great suffering.
His comments came after the announcement of a ceasefire agreement, brokered by Qatar, which is set to take effect this Sunday. Al-Hayya welcomed the ceasefire as a positive step but condemned the “intense violence and aggression” by Israeli forces, describing it as one of the worst humanitarian crises in recent history.
“In this critical moment, we express pride and honour for our people in Gaza,” he said, adding that Palestinians “will not forget those who contributed to their suffering.”
The ceasefire, announced by Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman, will last 42 days. As part of the agreement, 33 Israeli detainees will be released in exchange for an unspecified number of Palestinian prisoners, AA reported.
The deal, facilitated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, also includes mechanisms to ensure adherence and address any violations.
