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The Day · Wednesday 17 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 Gaza ceasefire deal. The accusation underscores rising tensions and concerns over the fragile truce. No further details were provided regarding the nature or timing of the alleged violations.

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 accused Israel of repeatedly violating the Gaza ceasefire deal, raising alarm over the durability of the truce between the two sides. The accusation was made amid growing concern about the state of the ceasefire and its potential collapse should the violations continue.

The Hamas leader did not provide details about the alleged violations but emphasized that Israel had failed to uphold its commitments under the current agreement. The truce, which was expected to reduce hostilities and bring relative calm to the Gaza Strip, is now under strain as new accusations surface.

According to the Hamas leader, the violations are not isolated incidents but part of a broader pattern that undermines the ceasefire’s credibility. He stated that repeated infractions erode the trust that forms the basis of any agreement, particularly ones involving a cessation of hostilities in the long-besieged Gaza Strip.

From its side, Israel has not commented on the accusations at this stage. Meanwhile, residents in Gaza continue to face the uncertainty of a fragile ceasefire, with tensions often flaring over minor incidents that can quickly escalate into wider conflict.

The Hamas leader’s statement highlights the persistent mistrust and volatility that mar relations between Gaza’s leadership and Israel. In addition, the accusation reflects the frustrations experienced on the ground, where ceasefires are often declared only to be questioned hours or days later by actions seen as provocations or breaches.

This latest development raises questions about the next steps either side might take. While no official response has been issued by Israel, the repeated invocation of ceasefire violations by Hamas suggests a growing impatience with the status quo and a warning that continued pressure could have consequences.

In Gaza, where previous ceasefire deals have been followed by renewed violence, the public remains wary of the effectiveness of such agreements. The Hamas leader’s remarks resonate with a population that has witnessed multiple ceasefire breakdowns in recent years.

Observers note that without mutual adherence to the ceasefire terms, any effort at peace remains at risk. The accusation issued by the Hamas leader serves as a reminder of the unresolved tensions that continue to define the reality on the ground in Gaza.

No further information has been made available as to how Hamas plans to respond to what it describes as repeated violations by Israel. The statement, however, implies that options are under consideration should the situation continue along its current trajectory.

As the situation evolves, attention now turns to potential international or regional reactions, though none have been reported so far. The ceasefire remains officially in place, but questions surrounding its enforcement and credibility persist.

17 Dec, 01:16

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