The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) has accused Israel of repeatedly violating the month-old ceasefire in Gaza, noting that Israeli forces have failed to withdraw from agreed areas, blocked UNRWA aid convoys, and restricted the entry of fuel and essential supplies, worsening the enclave's humanitarian conditions. In a statement, Hamas said its fighters and allied resistance groups "have abided by the ceasefire agreement fully, precisely, and in good faith" since it took effect on 11 October. The group called on Egypt, Qatar, and the United Nations—the main mediators—to "continue pressing Israel to halt its repeated breaches" and to ensure its withdrawal along the agreed temporary line. Hamas also demanded guarantees against further "field violations", saying such incidents could undermine stabilization efforts and delay reconstruction plans. The movement further accused Israel of "manipulating" the issue of detainees, claiming it has failed to provide a final, complete list of prisoners as required under the truce. Hamas alleged that Israel's submissions included repeated names and omitted dozens of detainees previously acknowledged. It said more than 1,800 people from Gaza remain missing, with their fate still unknown. The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor reported that Israeli forces have continued what it described as "deliberate killings" in Gaza despite the ceasefire, documenting an average of eight Palestinians killed daily over the past four weeks. The group warned that ongoing attacks on civilians "threaten to collapse the fragile truce." According to Gaza's Health Ministry, three Palestinians were killed over the past 24 hours—two from their wounds and one recovered from under the rubble—bringing the total number of deaths since the ceasefire began to 242, with 622 injured. Since the start of Israel's military campaign on October 7, 2023, 69,179 Palestinians have been killed and 170,693 wounded, the ministry said. The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that around 16,500 patients in Gaza—including war-wounded and chronically ill individuals—require urgent evacuation for treatment abroad. The organization urged Israel to reopen border crossings "urgently and sustainably," citing the near-total collapse of Gaza's health system. On the political front, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Jerusalem with U.S. envoy Jared Kushner to discuss implementation of the ceasefire. An Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post that "U.S. pressure is significant," and Israel may need to show flexibility regarding Hamas fighters in Rafah. Washington is reportedly pushing for a "safe passage" arrangement for around 200 Hamas members to leave the area after handing over the remains of Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin. Israel's public broadcaster KAN reported that some officials have proposed offering the US a commitment not to target Hamas fighters trapped in tunnels in exchange for their surrender. The report added that Israel is not ruling out US pressure to allow those fighters to leave Rafah as part of the second phase of the US President Trump's ceasefire plan. Meanwhile, a senior Egyptian official told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that Cairo is engaged in intensive talks with all parties to consolidate the truce and prepare for the next phase of the agreement. The official said Egypt "will not compromise on the core principles agreed upon in the first phase—foremost among them, the unity of Palestinian territories and the rejection of any arrangements that undermine Egyptian sovereignty or pave the way for the forced displacement of Palestinians." As diplomatic efforts intensify, Gaza's humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate amid ongoing restrictions on fuel and aid, the shutdown of the enclave's sole power plant, and stalled reconstruction efforts. International agencies warn that if the ceasefire collapses, Gaza could again plunge into widespread violence and humanitarian catastrophe.
