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The Day · Tuesday 16 December 2025

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Hamas Leader Accuses Israel of Breaching Gaza Ceasefire Deal

A Hamas leader has accused Israel of repeatedly violating the Gaza ceasefire deal. The statement reflects ongoing tensions and claims of non-compliance with agreed terms. The accusation comes amid heightened concerns in the region regarding the fragile cessation of hostilities. No official response from Israel has been made regarding the allegations at this time.

GAZA CITY, GAZA – DECEMBER 13: Four Palestinians lost their lives after an Israeli airstrike that targeted a vehicle at Al-Rashid Al-Bahri Street in the western part of Gaza City, Gaza on December 13, 2025. ( Saeed M. M. T. Jaras – Anadolu Agency )

A Hamas leader has leveled accusations against Israel, stating that it has repeatedly violated the Gaza ceasefire deal. The claims underline persistent friction between both sides following previously declared truces intended to halt hostilities. According to the Hamas leader, these violations have continued despite the understanding reached regarding a cessation of aggression in the Gaza Strip.

In his remarks, the Hamas leader pointed directly to what he described as ongoing breaches by Israel as evidence of a lack of commitment to the ceasefire arrangement. The accusations did not specify particular incidents or timelines, consistent with the Hamas stance on preserving operational discretion while publicly signaling dissatisfaction with the current situation.

The alleged violations, according to the Hamas leadership, undermine any effort to maintain stability on the ground and further erode trust in ceasefire accords. The leader emphasized that, from Hamas’s perspective, the repeated breaches form part of a broader pattern of disregard for commitments made under mediated agreements.

Meanwhile, no immediate response was forthcoming from Israeli authorities concerning the accusations made by the Hamas leader. The absence of an official reply adds to the opacity surrounding the status of the current ceasefire, with both sides often interpreting the terms and outcomes of such agreements differently.

In addition, the statement by the Hamas leader may be interpreted as a warning or prelude to potential shifts in the group’s response posture, depending on how the situation evolves. Resistance figures within the Gaza Strip have routinely framed such ceasefire violations as provocations that necessitate reevaluation of their commitment to de-escalation.

From its side, Hamas continues to position itself as upholding the terms of the deal while accusing Israel of undermining a fragile calm through repeated unilateral actions. These claims are consistent with the group’s broader messaging strategy in portraying resistance as a response to what it considers ongoing aggression and occupation.

The statement represents the latest in a series of public declarations by Palestinian resistance figures attributing responsibility for rising tensions to Israeli military and political moves. Though details remain limited, the Hamas leader’s accusation contributes to a narrative of discontent and signals potential challenges in sustaining the current ceasefire framework.

Field reporters in Gaza have noted that such statements from resistance leaders often precede changes on the ground, as tensions and allegations accumulate without resolution. With the ceasefire already under strain, the accusation adds to the uncertainty surrounding future developments in the besieged enclave.

16 Dec, 22:16

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