Hamas deputy leader Khalil al-Hayya says Israel will try to use Palestinian deaths and suffering from Gaza as part of election campaigning. In an interview with Qatari station Al-Araby on Saturday, he dismisses the idea that an Israeli election could bring meaningful change for Palestinians.
Al-Hayya argues Palestinians have suffered under successive Israeli governments and political parties. He says Hamas “absolutely” rejects the notion that Gaza’s “blood” and the Palestinian cause will be used as fuel for Israeli election efforts, adding that what matters to Palestinians is achieving their goals, aspirations, and “legitimate rights.”
Both outlets report the same remarks and framing, with emphasis on al-Hayya’s expectation that Israeli voters and parties will continue to center Gaza-related events during the election campaign. Neither outlet provides additional claims of what Israeli campaign strategies will be, focusing instead on the Hamas leader’s statements.
