Hamas says continued 'Israeli' killings in Gaza violate ceasefire agreement

• Hamas says continued 'Israeli' attacks in Gaza violate the ceasefire agreement, accusing 'Israel' of targeting civilians and homes.

Hamas said on Friday that 'Israel' has continued to carry out deadly attacks against residents of the Gaza Strip, describing the actions as repeated violations of the ceasefire agreement.

Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem said 'Israeli' forces have carried out attacks in recent hours targeting civilian homes and residents across Gaza. He described the incidents as ongoing “massacres” and accused 'Israel' of repeatedly breaching the ceasefire.

Read more: 'Israeli' attacks kill 12 Gazans in 24 hours despite ceasefire

Qassem said the escalation comes at a sensitive moment, coinciding with announcements by mediators regarding the formation of a technocratic government and the start of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement.

He also linked the developments to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new “Peace Council,” arguing that Israel continues to undermine efforts aimed at stabilizing the ceasefire and restoring calm in Gaza.

According to Qassem, the continued violations place responsibility on mediators and guarantor states that participated in the Sharm el-Sheikh conference, urging them to exert pressure on 'Israel' to halt its actions and adhere to the terms of the agreement.

The statement was published on Hamas’s official Telegram channel as violence continues to threaten the fragile ceasefire in Gaza.