Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas, conveyed during a telephonic address at the Harmat al-Aqsa conference in Islamabad’s Jinnah Convention Center, hosted by Majlis Ittehad Ummat Pakistan, that the ongoing Gaza conflict could potentially cease if Pakistan were to exert pressure on Israel. Haniyeh emphasized the significant toll the conflict has taken on the Muslim population, with thousands of innocent lives lost.
Highlighting Pakistan’s strength as a nation, Haniyeh expressed optimism that if Pakistan were to pose a threat to Israel, it could potentially halt the war. He expressed faith in Pakistan’s ability to compel Israel to withdraw its forces. Haniyeh also conveyed confidence in the efforts to neutralize Israel’s advanced weaponry, expressing hope for success in thwarting Israel’s malicious intentions.