The leader of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, is expected to arrive in Tehran in Iran this Tuesday to meet Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other Iranian officials.

The Islamic Republic News Agency announced this saying Haniyeh’s visit follows the resolution of the UN Security Council calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.

Although the resolution has been described in some Iranian quarters as a diplomatic victory, Hamas says it would stick to its original demands for a more permanent ceasefire, which includes the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza and a return of displaced Palestinians.

Israel on the other hand has accused Hamas of proposing “delusional” demands in ongoing negotiations over a ceasefire in Gaza.

The office for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted that Israel will not surrender to Hamas’ delusional demands but will continue to act to achieve all the goals of the war: releasing all the hostages, destroying Hamas’ military and governing capabilities and ensuring that Gaza will never again be a threat to Israel