In an interview with Al-Aqsa Satellite Network, Ismail Haniyeh said:
Iran supports the Palestinian resistance financially, politically and militarily and is a strong support for it.
He thanked Iran for its pivotal role in supporting the Palestinian resistance.
In another part of the conversation, Haniyeh pointed out that Hamas is a large and powerful movement inside and outside Palestine, and said that one of the components of Hamas' power and cohesion is internal elections and adherence to its results in all regions.
According to the Palestine Information Center, Haniyeh noted that his movement has been able to maintain the status of the Palestinian issue among Islamic and Arab countries and the unity of the ummah on this issue.
He added:
After 4 decades of activity, this movement, despite the martyrdom, wounding and captivity of many of its members, still adheres to the national principles of Palestine and the option of resistance.
The head of Hamas' political bureau also stated that Hamas is still interested in establishing historic relations with Saudi Arabia.
He said:
Unfortunately, in recent years we have witnessed a change in Saudi Arabia's position towards Hamas, which has also affected some Palestinians.