Hamas fighters in Gaza during a military parade. (File)
Hamas highlights growing violations by ‘Israeli’ forces
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- Hamas accuses the ‘Israeli’ army of intensifying the demolition of residential buildings east of Gaza.
- Palestinian media report simultaneous demolitions and shelling in the town of al Qarara near Khan Younis.
Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem accused the ‘Israeli’ army of intensifying the demolition of residential buildings located behind the yellow line east of the Gaza Strip.
Qassem said the destruction of homes constitutes a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement and called on mediators to take real action to stop what he described as serious breaches.
Heavy shelling reported in al Qarara
At the same time, Palestinian media outlets in Gaza reported that the ‘Israeli’ army continues to demolish residential structures at a rapid pace. These operations were accompanied by heavy artillery shelling targeting the town of al Qarara, north of Khan Younis.
The ongoing developments point to a worrying escalation on the ground despite the fragile ceasefire remaining in effect. The intensified shelling and deliberate demolitions have raised renewed international concerns about 'Israel's' commitment to the terms of the agreement and have cast doubt on the efforts of mediators seeking to maintain the ceasefire.
