Israel persists in violating the Gaza ceasefire, killing four more Palestinians and tightening its blockade, while Hamas reaffirms its commitment to negotiations and warns against threats of renewed war.
The Israeli occupation has continued to breach the Gaza ceasefire agreement, killing four more Palestinians in the past 24 hours. The Gaza Health Ministry reported the total death toll since October 7, 2023, has now reached 48,467, with 111,913 injuries.
Nine bodies were recovered (five from under rubble and four newly killed), and 16 wounded were admitted to hospitals in the last day. Many victims remain trapped under debris or on roads, inaccessible to rescue teams due to ongoing Israeli attacks.
In Rafah, a Palestinian woman was shot by Israeli forces in the Tel Sultan neighborhood. Israeli military vehicles also opened fire east of Al-Fakhari town, east of Khan Younis. These violations come despite the ceasefire agreement in place since January 19, 2025.
Hamas Sets Ceasefire, Reconstruction Priorities amid Doha Talks
Adding to the crisis, Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen announced that Israel will cut off electricity to Gaza. This decision exacerbates the suffering of 2.3 million Palestinians, as Israel’s blockade has prevented humanitarian aid from entering the Strip for nine consecutive days.
Meanwhile, the Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas, has reiterated its full commitment to the ceasefire agreement and expressed readiness to immediately begin negotiations for the second phase. The movement rejected attempts to pressure it while Israel evades its obligations.
Hamas stated that “threats of war and blackmail will not work, and the only path is through negotiations and adherence to the agreement.” It emphasized that Israel’s refusal to begin the second phase reveals its intent to evade and delay.
‘We’re Not Agent of Israel’ – Envoy Describes US-Hamas Talks as ‘Very Helpful’
The movement accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of obstructing the deal for personal and partisan reasons, with little regard for the release of captives or their families’ feelings.
Hamas spokesperson Abdul Latif al-Qanou confirmed that negotiations with Egyptian, Qatari, and US envoys focused on ending the war, withdrawal, and reconstruction. He stressed that Israel’s threats to resume fighting and cut electricity have failed before and only endanger its own captives.
Al-Qanou reiterated that the release of captives can only be achieved through negotiations.
(PC, Al-Mayadeen)
