Hamas Condemns Escalation of Gaza Ceasefire Violations by Israel
The Palestinian resistance movement strongly condemned Israel for intensifying breaches of the ongoing ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.
In a statement on Sunday, Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem accused Israeli regime forces of continuing to target and kill innocent civilians, as well as advancing beyond designated lines in areas like Khan Yunis, contributing to further forced displacement of Palestinians.
Qassem highlighted a sharp increase in home demolitions in eastern Gaza, describing the actions as part of its urban genocide and full-scale ethnic cleansing.
He also pointed to Israel's continued closure of the Rafah border crossing and severe restrictions on humanitarian aid deliveries, both of which he said constitute direct violations of the ceasefire terms brokered last October.
"These systematic violations aim to sabotage the agreement and perpetuate suffering in Gaza," Qassem said.
The Hamas spokesman called on ceasefire mediators and guarantor states to mount pressure on Israel and force it to halt its truce breaches and fulfill its obligations under the deal.
Palestinian authorities report hundreds of ceasefire breaches since the truce began, including deadly incidents and aid obstructions, amid ongoing humanitarian challenges in the war-torn territory.
Since the ceasefire agreement came into effect, Israeli forces have committed hundreds of violations, resulting in the killing of at least 420 Palestinians and the injury of about 1,200 others.
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The truce agreement followed Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, which began on October 7, 2023, and lasted more than two years.
The genocide has left more than 71,000 Palestinians killed, over 171,000 wounded, and caused widespread destruction, with approximately 90 percent of Gaza’s civilian infrastructure damaged.
The United Nations has estimated reconstruction costs at around $70 billion.
Source: Press TV
