The head of Palestinian resistance group Hamas in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, saidSaturday he expects a major breakthrough in humanitarian and economicconditions in the seaside territory.
“This breakthrough will be felt by the people of Gaza on the humanitarian,living and financial levels,” Sinwar said during a meeting with academicsin the besieged enclave.
Sinwar expressed optimism that the aid will relieve the suffering of thePalestinians in Gaza, rebuild the territory and revive its economy.
He also promised not to hinder the reconstruction of the territory, whilestressing that the reconstruction money will not be used to fund Hamas.
“We will not put obstacles in the way of the Gaza reconstruction, and wewill not take from the reconstruction funds for the benefit of theresistance. We will be keen to facilitate the reconstruction tasks andrevive the economy,” the Hamas leader said.
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