Israel forces commit 265 violations of Gaza ceasefire: gov’t office

Dr Ismail Al-Thawabta, spokesperson for Gaza’s government media office, stated on Twitter that the Israeli occupation army has committed more than 265 violations since the ceasefire announcement came into effect.

Al-Thawabta explained that the most significant violations included ground incursions, shootings that resulted in civilian deaths and injuries and house demolitions. Israeli aircraft have also been observed flying over Gaza, while air strikes and targeted attacks have caused widespread destruction of property.

He further noted that Israeli occupation authorities have disrupted the entry of fuel, humanitarian aid and heavy equipment. Additionally, restrictions have been imposed on the restoration of hospitals and civil defence centres, negatively impacting healthcare services in the enclave. The entry of civil defence equipment, ambulances and medical devices has also been blocked.

Al-Thawabta added that Israel has not facilitated the entry of tents and caravans, nor has it resumed or begun restoring the power plant, despite agreements under the humanitarian protocol linked to the ceasefire.

The spokesperson stressed that Israel pledged to abide by the terms of the humanitarian protocol but has violated it, pointing to the ongoing delays and obstacles in implementing the agreed provisions.

On Monday, Hamas announced it would delay the release of Israeli captives scheduled for this weekend following Israel’s failure to uphold its commitments under the ceasefire agreement.

In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday threatened to end the Gaza ceasefire deal if Hamas failed to release captives by Saturday noon.

“If Hamas does not return our hostages by noon on Saturday, the ceasefire will be terminated, and the Israeli army will return to intense fighting until Hamas is finally defeated,” Netanyahu said in a video statement after a four-hour security cabinet meeting.

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