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Hamas accuses Israel of trying to thwart ceasefire
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Hamas accuses Israel of trying to thwart ceasefire

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Hamas accused Israel of deliberately escalating attacks on Gaza to sabotage a ceasefire agreement negotiated with mediators and the U.S.
  • The group reported that Israeli bombings killed over 18 Palestinians, including entire families, and called the actions war crimes.
  • Hamas urged mediators and guarantors to pressure Israel to halt its actions and adhere to the agreement, while also calling for international legal action against Israeli leaders.

Hamas has accused Israel of deliberately intensifying its attacks on the Gaza Strip, alleging the aim is to derail a ceasefire understanding reached with mediators and the U.S. administration. The Palestinian militant group stated that Israeli bombings since Sunday morning have resulted in the deaths of over 18 Palestinians, wiping out entire families.

The bombings were a deliberate escalation by the criminal government of Israel led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with the aim of preventing the implementation of the understanding reached with the mediators, including the U.S. administration, to complete the ceasefire agreement.

— HamasHamas's statement accusing Israel of deliberately escalating attacks to sabotage the ceasefire.

In a statement, Hamas described the bombings as a "deliberate escalation" by the "criminal government" led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The group contends that Israel's actions are intended to obstruct the implementation of the agreed-upon ceasefire, which involved extensive mediation efforts, including those by the U.S.

Hamas called upon the mediators and guarantors of the ceasefire to fulfill their responsibilities. They urged these parties to condemn Israel's attacks and exert immediate pressure on the country to cease its actions and comply with the agreement. The group characterized the ongoing attacks as tantamount to war crimes and crimes against humanity, demanding international legal accountability for Israeli leaders.

Israel has conveyed its comments and concerns regarding the proposed framework to our counterparts in the U.S.

— Doron SpielmanSpokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office responding to AFP regarding Israel's position on the Gaza plan.

The statement also called for measures to protect Palestinian civilians, who Hamas claims are facing continuous threats of mass killings and forced displacement. This escalation follows an announcement on Friday by the Israeli Security Cabinet and U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the agreement to proceed with the next phase of a Gaza ceasefire. The U.S. administration indicated that Hamas had accepted a detailed roadmap, while Israel conveyed its concerns to the U.S. regarding the proposed plan for Gaza.

The version that has been revealed to the public does not reflect Israel's position.

— Doron SpielmanSpokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office clarifying Israel's stance on the publicly disclosed Gaza plan.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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