Hamas fighters patrol a street before they hand over three ‘Israeli’ captives to a Red Cross team in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza, on Feb. 8.
Hamas condemns “horrific massacre” in Gaza City, Khan Younis
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- Hamas condemned the ‘Israeli’ strikes that killed more than 25 Palestinians, including women and children, calling the action a "horrific massacre" and a "dangerous escalation."
- The movement rejected ‘Israeli’ claims of being fired upon as a "flimsy and exposed attempt to justify its crimes" and demanded an end to violations of the fragile October 10 cease-fire.
Hamas condemned the "horrific massacre" committed by the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) in Gaza City and Khan Younis today, which resulted in the death of more than 25 Palestinians, including children and women.
The movement labeled the attacks a "dangerous escalation" through which "war criminal Netanyahu seeks to resume the annihilation against our people."
Hamas rejected ‘Israeli’ claims regarding its forces being subjected to gunfire, calling them a "flimsy and exposed attempt to justify its crimes and violations, which have not stopped."
On Wednesday evening, the ‘Israeli’ military carried out strikes on Gaza City and Khan Younis, claiming they were a response to Hamas fighters allegedly opening fire toward an area where ‘Israeli’ forces were operating in Khan Younis.
Fragile Truce
The cease-fire, which took hold on Oct. 10, has been highly fragile despite the sporadic, unorganized strikes. The truce was mediated by the US and centered around the return of 48 ‘Israeli’ captives (living and deceased).
Although only the remains of three captives are reportedly left in Gaza, an agreement has not yet been reached on implementing Phase Two of the cease-fire plan proposed by President Donald Trump.
This phase includes the demilitarization of Hamas, the establishment of a transitional authority, and the deployment of an international stabilization force.
