Ismael Haniya, Chief of Hamas' Political Bureau, responded in a press release to SA's identification of date (from Sunday to Thursday next week) for the verdict pronouncement of the Palestinians arrested there. He expressed his hope for the release of all the arrested and Dr. Mohammed Al-Kudari in the lead.  

He said that they wish for a verdict and royal decree to close the case, stressing on the Kingdom and King's previous supportive positions on the Palestinian people and their just cause.