Defeating Hamas will not put an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a top Hamas official said on Sunday, a year after the group’s attack on Israel triggered a devastating war in Gaza and crises throughout the region.In an interview with Al Arabiya English’s Riz Khan, Hamas’ head of political relations, Basem Naim, described the group’s October 7, 2023 attack on Israel as an “act of defense.” Naim argued that Hamas had no choice but to fight, accusing Israel of sabotaging diplomatic solutions to the conflict.He said that the ongoing war in Gaza, which Israel launched in response to the attack, “is not about Hamas.” He warned that even if Israel defeats Hamas, a new generation of Palestinians would rise in the future. “In 10, 15 years, they will face the same problem because they will create a new generation more committed to fight for freedom and dignity,” he said.For the latest updates on the Israel-Palestine conflict, visit our dedicated page.Naim expressed disappointment with