Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh met with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian in the Qatari capital of Doha to discuss Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza.
Ismail Haniyeh © Mena Today
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh met with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian in the Qatari capital of Doha to discuss Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza.
"The meeting focused on the latest political developments and the situation on the ground in Palestine," said Nasser Kanaani, a spokesperson for Iran's foreign ministry.
"Haniyeh spoke about the high morale and aspirations of the resistance in the field." Kanaani also noted that Haniyeh said Hamas is ready for a cease-fire, but the terrorist organization will not negotiate under Israeli attacks.
Hezbollah said on Wednesday the Lebanese government's decision to hold talks with Israel was "a national sin" that would widen divisions in Lebanon, underlining deep polarisation in the country as the Iran-backed group wages war with Israel.
In a historic diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to enter into direct peace negotiations, following a landmark meeting between their ambassadors in Washington.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted the first direct talks between Israel and Lebanon in decades on Tuesday and both sides said they held positive discussions although it was not immediately clear if they agreed to a framework for peace.
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