Hamas Rejects Sky News Report on Disarmament as “Misleading Fabrication”
A Firm Denial
The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, has issued a strong rebuttal to a report broadcast by Sky News Arabia. In a statement released Tuesday night, the group labeled the network’s claims regarding its positions in the ongoing Egypt-brokered negotiations as “inaccurate.” Hamas asserted that the report is deliberately designed to mislead the public and create confusion at a critical and sensitive juncture.
Call for Professional Journalism
Reiterating its stance, Hamas called upon all media outlets to adhere strictly to professional standards of journalism and impartiality in their coverage, particularly given the delicate nature of the current situation. The movement emphasized that reliance on anonymous sources or unverified information is irresponsible. It stressed that all official statements from Hamas are released exclusively through its official channels and designated spokespersons.
The Contested Claim
The controversy stems from a Sky News Arabia report, which cited an unnamed Palestinian source claiming that Hamas had agreed to disarm. This claim directly contradicts the public position of Palestinian resistance groups. The report emerges amidst wider discussions, where the complete disarmament of all resistance factions in Gaza remains a stated objective for the Israeli government, a demand that is uniformly rejected by these groups.