Netanyahu and Hamas: tension after speech in the US Congress.

The recent speech by the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, before the United States Congress has generated strong reactions from Hamas, the group in power in Gaza. In a statement issued following Netanyahu's intervention in Washington, Hamas accused the Israeli leader of "deceiving" public opinion with his statements about efforts to return hostages and end the war in the region. According to Hamas, Netanyahu would be thwarting mediation efforts by countries such as Egypt and Qatar to reach a prisoner release agreement, despite the continuous efforts of these mediators. This accusation of deception by Hamas adds to the existing tension between Israel and the Palestinian group, especially following the recent war in Gaza. During his speech in Congress, Netanyahu defended the military operation in Gaza as a response to Hamas attacks against Israel. He also emphasized the importance of unity between the United States and Israel amid the growing tensions in the region, especially due to the high number of civilian casualties in the conflict. The conflict between Israel and Hamas escalated following an attack carried out by Islamist commandos on October 7, which resulted in a large number of deaths and hostages. According to the Israeli army, 116 hostages are still held in Gaza, of which 44 may have lost their lives during the military operation. Meanwhile, the Gaza Health Ministry reports that the Israeli operation in the Strip has left over 39,000 dead, a figure that reflects the high human cost of this conflict. In light of this situation, the international community has called for a ceasefire and the pursuit of a negotiated solution to end the violence in the region. The statements by Netanyahu and the response from Hamas highlight the complexity and delicacy of the situation in the Middle East, where the conflict between Israel and Palestinian groups seems far from finding a lasting solution. Meanwhile, the civilian population in Gaza continues to suffer the consequences of violence and instability in the region. Amidst these tensions, the need for constructive dialogue and a firm commitment from all parties involved to prevent further tragedies and move towards a future of peace and reconciliation in the Middle East becomes evident.