Hamas factions in the Gaza Strip reaffirmed that any ceasefire agreement with Israel must include the end of Israeli military operations and a lifting of the blockade, Anadolu reports.

“There will be no agreement or deal unless our people’s demands are met, including ending the aggression, a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, opening the crossings, breaking the blockade, reconstruction, and a serious prisoner exchange,” the unnamed factions said in a statement that was shared by Hamas on Telegram.

The statement emphasised that Palestinians alone had the right to determine Gaza’s post-conflict future and warned against external attempts to impose an alternative administration, saying such efforts would be treated as occupation acts.

Despite mediation efforts for months and the presentation of multiple proposals to end the onslaught against Gaza and exchange prisoners, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to impose new conditions.