Hamas: Protests can break siege

Khalil al-Hayya, a senior member of Hamas’ politburo, tells MEE that the protests can help implement an agreement between his movement and Israel and ease the blockade.

“Today, I salute the people who participated in their thousands in this protest, despite the hunger,” he says.

“Tomorrow, the Egyptian delegation is to receive a timeframe for the implementation of the truce understandings. These crowds are the kind of pressure on the Israeli occupation that will make it to commit to its pledges.”

Meanwhile, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has arrived at Malaka, east of Gaza City.