Bassem Naim, who heads the foreign relations department for Hamas, spoke about new measures he said the United States and Israel are preparing. According to Naim, lists are being created that would allow people in the Gaza Strip to travel to Egypt. This information was reported by RIA News.
Naim stressed that Hamas does not block foreigners from leaving Gaza. He explained that the compilation includes individuals with dual citizenship, including Israelis and Americans. The lists are then handed over to Egyptian authorities, who publish them on the official site of the country’s Ministry of Interior.
Hamas officials reiterated that their group does not take part in this process and does not have the power to draw up or approve who may leave Gaza for Egypt. Still, they added that the movement does not stand in the way of anyone who chooses to depart Gaza if they meet the stated criteria.
Previously, Hamas arranged for a total of 373 foreigners to leave Gaza through the Rafah border crossing. This evacuation movement showcased the broader pattern of foreign nationals seeking passage via Egypt while Gaza remains under tight restrictions on movement.
Among those listed for exit were at least 100 United States citizens. The roster also included citizens from Germany, Canada, Romania, Ukraine, and the Philippines, illustrating the international attention surrounding travel permissions from Gaza.
In related remarks, former Israeli President Isaac Herzog asserted a claim regarding Hamas leadership, noting that the command center is located beneath the central hospital in the Gaza Strip. The assertion drew quick attention amid ongoing debates about the organization’s operational bases and the location of key decision-making facilities inside Gaza.