Head of Hamas abroad says ‘resistance is a right’ for occupied people
Khaled Meshaal, the head of Hamas abroad, spoke at the Al Jazeera Forum on February 8, 2026, addressing the rights of Palestinians. During his address, Meshaal asserted that resistance is a right for people living under occupation.

Briefing Summary
AI-generatedKhaled Meshaal, the head of Hamas abroad, spoke at the Al Jazeera Forum on February 8, 2026, addressing the rights of Palestinians. During his address, Meshaal asserted that resistance is a right for people living under occupation. He specifically stated that the demand for disarmament of Palestinians is unacceptable. The forum provided a platform for Meshaal to articulate Hamas's position on resistance and occupation. The speech highlights Hamas's continued stance against disarming and its justification for resistance based on the occupation of Palestinian territories.
Article analysis
Model · rule-basedKey claims
4 extractedMeshaal spoke at the Al Jazeera Forum.
Khaled Meshaal is the head of Hamas abroad.
The demand of disarmament is unacceptable.
Palestinians have the rights to resist occupation.