US Accuses Hamas of Planning Attack on Gaza Civilians, Threatens Ceasefire Violations

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US Accuses Hamas of Planning Attack on Gaza Civilians, Threatens Ceasefire Violations

1 month ago

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US Accuses Hamas of Planning Attack on Gaza Civilians, Threatens Ceasefire Violations

Credited from: INDIATIMES

The US State Department warned of a potential Hamas attack on Gaza civilians, calling it a possible ceasefire violation.
President Trump threatened action against Hamas if the attacks on civilians continue, asserting military measures may be necessary.
Hamas rejected the US allegations, calling them false and claiming they are pursuing accountability for violence in Gaza.

The US State Department has issued a statement indicating "credible reports" that Hamas is planning an "imminent" attack on civilians in Gaza, which would constitute a serious breach of the ceasefire agreement. According to the statement, this planned attack could undermine critical progress achieved through mediation efforts. Should Hamas proceed with this, the US will take measures to protect the people of Gaza and preserve the integrity of the ceasefire, as outlined in statements from both Indiatimes and South China Morning Post.

President Donald Trump echoed this sentiment on social media, warning, “If Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza, which was not the deal, we will have no choice but to go in and kill them,” further clarifying that military action does not necessarily involve US troops directly entering Gaza. The escalation led to concerns regarding the ceasefire agreement first established after intense conflict between Hamas and Israel, which had resulted in numerous casualties, according to reports from The Hill, CBS News, and Le Monde.

Indiatimes, in tandem with statements from Al Jazeera.

BBC and The Hill.