US claims “credible reports” Hamas planning attack against Gaza civilians

The US State Department on Saturday claimed it had "credible reports" that Hamas was planning an imminent attack against civilians in Gaza, a move Washington said would be a "ceasefire violation."

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"This planned attack against Palestinian civilians would constitute a direct and grave violation of the ceasefire agreement and undermine the significant progress achieved through mediation efforts," claimed the State Department in a statement.

"Should Hamas proceed with this attack, measures will be taken to protect the people of Gaza and preserve the integrity of the ceasefire."