Hamas Instructs Cadres to Avoid Commenting on Egypt's Support for Saudi Arabia
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS Arabic by baba
Hamas has ordered its leaders and media departments to refrain from commenting on Egypt's support for Saudi Arabia against the Houthis. The directive aims to protect Hamas's relationship with Egypt and maintain focus on Palestinian matters. Hamas has not issued official statements on the Saudi-Houthi conflict but is reportedly involved in mediation efforts. The instructions cover internal and external media activities, stressing the avoidance of any remarks that could damage ties with Cairo.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hamas leadership instructed to avoid commenting on Egypt's support for Saudi Arabia against Houthis.
- Directives issued to media departments inside and outside Gaza to protect Egypt relations.
- Hamas aims to preserve improved ties with Egypt and focus on Palestinian issues.
- Khalil al-Hayya stated Hamas is involved in mediation efforts to end the conflict.
- Hamas previously engaged Houthis with Qatar and Turkey to mediate peace.
Hamas has issued strict directives to its leadership, instructing them not to comment on media outlets or social media regarding Egypt's recent decision to support Saudi Arabia and its potential deployment of forces against the Houthis. Sources revealed to i24news that these instructions extend to the media departments both inside and outside Gaza. The directive emphasizes avoiding any statements that could harm relations with Egypt and urges a focus on Palestinian issues, while attempting to ignore the developments between Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Hamas aims to preserve its recently improved relationship with Egypt and avoid involvement in any conflicts. The organization has not commented on the exchanges between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis in Yemen. Khalil al-Hayya, head of the Political Bureau, indicated that Hamas is participating in mediation efforts to reach an agreement. Previously, sources reported that Hamas, in coordination with Qatar and Turkey, had engaged with the Houthis to mediate an end to the war and restore calm to the region.