Gideon Sa'ar: We will not accept a state for "Hamas" through the two-state solution.

Arabian Sea Newspaper - Exclusive

**((Bahralarab)) Follow-ups:** Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said on Tuesday that his country rejects any attempts to establish a state of which Hamas is a part, noting that attempts to force Israel to agree to a two-state solution "will not happen." The minister added that "international pressure on Israel in recent months has allowed Hamas to strengthen its position," warning that the continuation of what he described as the "movement's intransigence" in negotiations may lead to a new military escalation. The minister pointed out that "military pressure has succeeded in the past twice in pushing Hamas to sign agreements related to hostages," adding that Hamas "bears responsibility for the suffering of Gaza." The minister stressed that the continuation of Hamas' rule in the Strip would be "a tragedy for Israelis and Palestinians alike," stressing that Israel "will not allow a rift in relations with the United States" and will not succumb to "any external pressure that affects the sacrifice of its security." Regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the minister described it as "difficult," but said that there are "lies about the existence of starvation," noting that Israel is "ready to cooperate with any party that wishes to participate in airdrops of aid." The minister accused Hamas of "not only stealing aid but also profiting from it, and using the money as a financial resource to support its operations during the war."