Hamas blames Israel for Gaza escalation, reaffirms ceasefire
Hamas has issued a statement holding Israel entirely responsible for a recent military escalation in the Gaza Strip, which included airstrikes resulting in numerous Palestinian casualties. The group firmly stated it will not accept any attempts to impose a new status quo through violence. Despite the hostilities, Hamas confirmed its continued commitment to the existing ceasefire agreement and called on international mediators to pressure Israel to halt its attacks.
The Palestinian resistance group Hamas declared on Wednesday that it holds Israel fully accountable for a dangerous escalation in the Gaza Strip, following a series of Israeli airstrikes that caused significant loss of life. In an official statement, the group asserted it would not permit Israel to create a "new reality" in the coastal enclave through military force.Statement from Hamas
Hamas emphasized that "the occupation bears the full responsibility for this dangerous escalation," including its practical and political repercussions. The group accused Israel of attempting to undermine both a proposed peace plan and the ongoing truce. It further reiterated its own complete adherence to the ceasefire deal that had been previously established.
Call for International Pressure
The statement included an appeal to international mediators and guarantors of the truce, urging them to fulfill their roles and apply immediate pressure on Israel. Hamas demanded an end to what it described as "massacres" against the Palestinian people in Gaza, highlighting the severe human cost of the latest violence.
Conflicting Narratives
The recent Israeli strikes, which violated the ceasefire that took effect on October 10, were justified by Israel as a response to a shooting attack targeting its forces near Rafah. Hamas has publicly denied any involvement in that specific incident, creating conflicting accounts of the events that triggered the renewed hostilities.
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