Hamas relays contradictory positions on escalating situation
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"Hamas has emphasized that its people are ready withstand the Israeli aggression using deterrence policy," said Mushir al-Masri, a Hamas leader. "We will not stand idle before the Israeli escalation. The enemy better not test our patience."
Meanwhile, Hamas spokesman Taher al-Nunu said that the Hamas government intends to preserve the stability and return the previous state of calm. Al-Nunu said that Hamas rejects Israel's policy, which is driving the Palestinian people to escalate the situation in order to save its political standing. (Elior Levy)
