Accusations against Hamas

Gaza Strip: USA warns of new Hamas massacre

An Israeli fighter jet (symbolic image)(Bild: EPA/ABIR SULTAN)

Is this the end of the ceasefire? According to Israeli media reports, Hamas terrorists have launched several attacks on Israeli soldiers in the Gaza Strip. In response, the Israeli army launched new airstrikes in the area on Sunday morning.

Hamas carried out several direct attacks against Israeli troops, according to a senior Israeli military official. The incidents took place behind the agreed line to which the army had withdrawn in the Gaza Strip on October 10. Israeli troops were attacked with a bazooka.

Israel accuses Hamas of "brazen violation of the ceasefire"
In addition, a Palestinian sniper fired at an Israeli unit. "The incidents took place in an Israeli-controlled area east of the yellow line," the statement continued. "This is a brazen violation of the ceasefire." The so-called "yellow line" marks the army's line of retreat within the Gaza Strip.

Hamas authority: two dead from Israeli attacks in Gaza
As the "Times of Israel" reported on Sunday morning, the Israeli army (IDF) attacked targets in the south of the Gaza Strip in response. According to the Hamas-controlled health authority, two Palestinians were killed. They were killed in an airstrike in the Jabalia area in the north of the coastal strip.

Fighting was also reported from the south of the Gaza Strip. Palestinians reported explosions and gunfire in Rafah. Eyewitnesses also reported heavy tank fire in the city of Abassan near Khan Younis.

Hamas counters Israel's accusations: "Flimsy pretexts"
Izzat Al Risheq, a senior Hamas representative, emphasized that the terrorist organization remains committed to the ceasefire with Israel. He also accused Israel of violating the ceasefire and fabricating "flimsy pretexts" to "justify its crimes". 

An Israeli fighter jet (symbolic image)(Bild: EPA/ABIR SULTAN)

USA accuses terrorist organization of planning a new massacre
Meanwhile, Hamas rejected accusations by the USA that it was planning an attack on Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip. According to a Hamas statement, these are "baseless allegations" that are in line with Israeli propaganda.

The US State Department had warned of an "imminent" planned Hamas attack on Palestinian civilians. The US had informed the guarantor powers of the Gaza peace plan of "credible reports" indicating a violation of the existing ceasefire, the ministry said.

Hamas fighters(Bild: EPA/MOHAMMED SABER)

Just a few days ago, Hamas caused horror with public executions of alleged "collaborators". Photos showed the killing of suspected members of a rival family clan that had allegedly opposed the terrorist organization during the Gaza war.

Search for dead hostages in the Gaza Strip(Bild: EPA/HAITHAM IMAD)

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Official ceasefire in place since October 10
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has officially been in place in the Gaza Strip since October 10. Israel is watching with concern as Hamas attempts to re-establish its control of the area. Hamas refuses to lay down its arms as part of the ceasefire agreement.

More dead hostages handed over
Meanwhile, two more deceased hostages were handed over to Israel on Saturday, one of whom has been identified. The hostage in question was 54-year-old Ronen Engel. His family has been informed, the army announced on Sunday morning. The second body has not yet been identified.

If these remains are also those of an Israeli hostage, Hamas would have handed over 16 of 28 dead hostages. Part of the agreement between Hamas and Israel is the complete handover of the mortal remains of all hostages.