US warns of imminent Hamas attack on Gaza civilians, calls it 'ceasefire violation'
The US State Department on Saturday said it had received “credible reports” that Hamas was planning an imminent attack against civilians in Gaza, a move Washington warned would amount to a violation of the fragile ceasefire.
"This planned attack against Palestinian civilians would constitute a direct and grave violation of the ceasefire agreement and undermine the significant progress achieved through mediation efforts," said the State Department in a statement.
It added that such an action would “undermine the significant progress achieved through mediation efforts.”
While the statement did not specify what measures the US might take, President Donald Trump earlier this week threatened that if Hamas continued killing civilians, “we will have no choice but to go in and kill them,” without clarifying who he meant by “we.”
The warning comes as the first phase of the Israel–Hamas peace deal, brokered by the US, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, is being implemented.
The agreement required Israel to halt its military offensive in Gaza in exchange for the release of remaining hostages taken in the October 7, 2023, attacks.
Meanwhile, Hamas has intensified its internal crackdown in Gaza, publishing footage showing the execution of eight blindfolded suspects accused of collaborating with Israel.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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