The statement attributed to Hamas – “God, let the ceasefire be like the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah — followed by conquest, like the conquest of Mecca” – has been circulating widely on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram since October 9, 2025. It appears in multiple posts (e.g., from users like @TheDataRules, @MoatAwesome_, and @majeed66224499), often presented as a direct quote from Hamas amid recent ceasefire talks.

Historical Context of the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah

The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was a pivotal event in Islamic history, signed in 628 CE between the Prophet Muhammad and the Quraysh tribe of Mecca. It was a 10-year truce allowing Muslims peaceful access to Mecca for pilgrimage, despite initial appearances of disadvantage to Muhammad’s followers. However, two years later, after an alleged violation by the Quraysh, Muhammad used the opportunity to conquer Mecca with minimal resistance, leading to its Islamization. In Islamic tradition, it’s often cited as an example of strategic patience – a “tactical truce” that strengthens one’s position for eventual victory.

Implications for the Current Ceasefire

If this statement is authentic or reflective of Hamas’s mindset, it suggests the group views any truce as a strategic pause to regroup, similar to Hudaybiyyah, rather than a sincere end to hostilities. The statement’s spread has fueled accusations of Hamas’s insincerity. In contrast, some Palestinian voices emphasize the need for a lasting agreement