Hamas Spokesman In Lebanon: 'The Victory In Gaza Will Be Similar To That Of Lebanon in 2006'

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On May 7, 2024, Al-Ahad News website, which is affiliated with Lebanese Hizbullah, published a report citing a Hamas spokesman in Beirut, Jihad Taha, as saying that the victory in Gaza would be similar to Lebanon's victory in 2006.[1]

Taha: "Assurances From Qatar, Egypt, And U.S."

According to Taha, there are Qatari, Egyptian, and American assurances that negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza would be ongoing until an agreement in Gaza is reached. He explained that the ceasefire deal would include a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, a steady flow of humanitarian aid, the return of displaced persons to their homes, and the removal of rubble in preparation for rebuilding Gaza. He noted that each of these conditions would be given a window of one and a half months for implementation.

Taha credited Iran-backed factions in the region for bringing Israel to the negotiation table.

"The steadfastness of the resistance in Gaza and the supporting fronts in Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Iraq was what forced the enemy to accept negotiations, and not anything else," he said.

"Gaza's Victory Will Be A Political One"

Speaking on the expected outcome a ceasefire with Israel is reached, he said:

"The scene of victory in Gaza would be similar to Lebanon's victory in the July 2006 war - the end of the Gaza war would be the political end of Netanyahu, and he would face a trial similar to Winograd[2]."

"American Diplomacy Wants To Improve Biden's Popularity"

Taha commented on the U.S. diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire with Israel by saying that American efforts aim to improve its image globally and improve the popularity of President Joe Biden ahead of the upcoming elections.