Hamas Accuses Israel of Ceasefire Violation, Citing 48,500 Deaths and Netanyahu's Stalling Tactics

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Published Mar 11, 2025, 06:55 PM

Hamas has accused Israel of violating a ceasefire agreement by failing to withdraw its forces from the Philadelphi Corridor in central Gaza. The group claims that Israel has not adhered to the agreed timeline for withdrawal, which was supposed to be completed by the 50th day of the agreement, marking a significant breach of the truce. In response to the alleged non-compliance, Hamas has urged mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and the United States to pressure Israel to fulfill its commitments under the ceasefire deal. The group emphasized that adhering to the agreement is crucial for resuming negotiations on the second phase and for the release of hostages. Hamas also condemned Israel's actions as a deliberate attempt to undermine the ceasefire and accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of stalling negotiations to extend the first phase of the agreement. The group highlighted the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, exacerbated by Israel's decision to cut off electricity and prevent the entry of food supplies for ten consecutive days, leading to the deaths of nearly 48,500 people, mostly women and children, since October 2023. The ceasefire, which took effect on January 19 and was brokered by Egypt and Qatar with US support, is structured in three phases, each lasting 42 days. The first phase was set to conclude in early March, but Israel has refused to move into the second phase, prompting Hamas to call for immediate international intervention to ensure Israel's withdrawal and the resumption of negotiations. Hamas also noted that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant are facing arrest warrants from the International Criminal Court for war crimes and crimes against humanity, and Israel is under scrutiny at the International Court of Justice for a genocide case related to its actions in Gaza.

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