Gaza Under Fire: Hamas Blames Israel and US for Recent Strikes, a Hamas official said, after Israeli attacks killed at least 13 people in Gaza. The Islamist movement accused Israel of escalating military operations with American cover. Civilians, including children, were among the casualties reported by Gaza’s civil defence agency.
Since a fragile ceasefire took effect on October 10, Israeli forces and Hamas have accused each other of repeated violations. Hamas political bureau member Bassem Naim stated in a Telegram statement that Israeli attacks could not occur without the US’s support. He also criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for evading commitments and undermining the truce.
The Israel-Gaza conflict has caused significant Palestinian casualties. According to Gaza’s health ministry, over 439 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire began. Israeli authorities confirmed three soldiers were killed by militants during the same period. Media restrictions and limited access make independent verification difficult, but AFP reports confirm a severe impact on civilians.
Hamas also highlighted ongoing search operations for hostage remains, including Ran Gvili, which were paused temporarily due to bad weather. The movement claims full compliance with the ceasefire agreement and remains willing to engage in peace negotiations for the next phase of talks.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza City worsens as repeated airstrikes damage infrastructure. Civil defence agencies continue rescue operations despite the escalation of the conflict. International calls for a renewed ceasefire aim to reduce civilian deaths and restore stability in the Palestinian territory.
The situation remains tense, and global attention focuses on whether diplomatic engagement can prevent further military escalation. Hamas insists Israeli strikes will continue only with American cover, keeping Gaza under fire.
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Gaza Under Fire: Hamas blames Israel and the US for recent strikes, citing Palestinian casualties and violations of the ceasefire agreement.
