The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) issued a statement on Thursday evening regarding statements attributed to the movement’s leader, Khaled Meshaal.

The movement confirmed that Mashaal did not issue any statement or declaration regarding what was circulated.

The circulated statements attributed to Khaled Al-Meshaal stated that, “We must gather our papers and unite our ranks, and our hands are extended to any political solution that protects our people, and we agree to the PLO taking over all Palestinian affairs.”

Hamas reiterated that official statements and information are published on the movement's official website or its official page on the Telegram application.

This comes after the Israeli occupation army announced allegations of assassinating the head of the political bureau of Hamas, Yahya Sinwar, during clashes in Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip.