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The Day · Tuesday 16 December 2025

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Hamas Leader Accuses Israel of Violating Gaza Ceasefire Deal

A Hamas leader has accused Israel of repeatedly violating the ceasefire deal in Gaza. The accusation reflects ongoing tensions surrounding adherence to agreed terms. The statement underscores continued resistance sentiments amid fragile truce conditions.

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 publicly accused Israel of repeatedly violating the ceasefire deal in Gaza. The statement came amid heightened tension and a fragile calm along the Gaza front. The accusation, made by a senior figure within the movement, underscores what Hamas views as continued breaches of understandings meant to preserve stability.

The Hamas leader pointed to what he described as recurrent violations by Israeli forces, asserting that such actions undermine the spirit and commitments of the existing ceasefire deal. He emphasized that these violations reflect a disregard for the truce and for the conditions agreed upon between the sides.

From its side, Hamas framed the alleged breaches as part of a broader pattern by Israel that threatens the credibility and sustainability of any future agreements. The group cited the reported actions as provocative and in contradiction to the terms that Gaza factions consider binding under the ceasefire framework.

Meanwhile, the leadership reiterated its position that any violations would be met with a response rooted in the principles of resistance and self-defense. The accusations come at a time when the conditions on the ground remain tense and populations across Gaza continue to live under uncertain circumstances due to the volatile security situation.

In addition, the Hamas leader called upon relevant parties to hold Israel accountable for what he described as continued disregard for the ceasefire commitments. He warned that such behavior risks escalating tensions and undermining prospects for calm across the region.

This accusation is the latest in a series of statements underscoring the sharp distrust that persists between the parties involved. The Hamas leadership has consistently framed its position as rooted in defense of Palestinian rights and adherence to agreements when respected by all sides.

As articulated by the Hamas leader, the violations allegedly committed by Israel reflect a pattern that Gaza political circles view as damaging to any potential for longer-term stability. While details of the specific incidents were not disclosed, the tone of the statement conveyed clear dissatisfaction with the current situation and a perceived need to reaffirm Gaza’s stance.

The statement further emphasized that trust in ceasefire mechanisms depends on practical commitment from all parties. From the resistance’s perspective, repeated violations not only disrupt the fragile calm but also signal to the people of Gaza a continued lack of seriousness by Israel in respecting even limited agreements.

Observers note that such statements from Hamas often reflect broader discontent within the blockaded enclave, where ceasefire arrangements are seen as tenuous and frequently challenged by on-the-ground developments. However, in keeping strictly within the parameters of the current statement, Hamas has made its position clear: it considers Israel’s actions as repeated violations which threaten to unravel the tenuous understanding currently in place in Gaza.

The situation remains dynamic, and further official responses from the Israeli side were not included in the Hamas leader’s comments. Hamas closed its statement by asserting its commitment to defending Gaza and confronting what it views as Israeli infractions against the agreements in place.

16 Dec, 22:46

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