GAZA, (Palestine Foundation Information Center), Dr. Ghazi Hamad, a senior official in the Hamas Movement and a member of the negotiation delegation, confirmed that the Israeli occupation has committed widespread, deliberate violations of the ceasefire agreement. He emphasized that these violations aim to impose a new security reality in Gaza, one rooted in violence and terror.
In a press conference on Tuesday, Hamad reminded that the agreement was signed on October 9, 2025, in the presence of Egyptian, Qatari, Turkish, and American mediators, who are now obligated to step in and prevent its collapse.
He noted that 66 days have passed since the agreement came into effect and stressed that its terms are “clear and explicit,” leaving no room for misinterpretation. Yet, Israel has manipulated and violated nearly every clause of the deal.
Hamad affirmed that Hamas has strictly adhered to all terms of the agreement from day one. Mediators monitoring the situation in Gaza can attest that Hamas has not committed a single violation during the ceasefire.
In contrast, Hamad accused the Israeli government and military of repeated, calculated breaches, ranging from field executions, shootings, and assassinations to bombing civilian areas. These are not isolated incidents but appear to be authorized actions.
He pointed out that Israeli forces have also crossed the “yellow line” buffer zone significantly, violated terms regarding humanitarian aid, shut down the Rafah crossing, and blocked the entry of essential equipment, further worsening Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.
According to Hamad, more than 813 violations have been recorded since the agreement began, averaging 25 per day. Detailed reports of these breaches have been submitted daily to the mediators and the joint monitoring chamber.
Hamad revealed that around 400 people have been killed since the ceasefire started, over 95% of them civilians, mostly women and children. Whole families were wiped out, and Hamas has shared their names and ages with mediators to confirm their civilian status.
Only a small percentage were resistance fighters, who, Hamad argues, should not be targeted under a ceasefire.
Hamad warned that Israeli forces frequently exceeded the buffer zones agreed upon (“yellow line”), creating “kill zones” in northern, central, and southern Gaza.
He also noted the placement of concrete blocks in violation of the agreement and confirmed that civilians were shot within these expanded zones.
Hamad said Israel is turning civilian neighborhoods into barren land. Since the ceasefire began, 145 homes were demolished, 392 airstrikes occurred, 229 shooting incidents, 46 armored incursions.
Despite Hamas delivering captives and bodies as per the agreement, Israel continues to close the Rafah crossing, prevent medical evacuations, and block reconstruction supplies, paralyzing life in Gaza.
Hamad accused Israel of weaponizing humanitarian aid by labeling essential items as “dual use,” including medical supplies, food, and tents.
Thousands of tons of aid remain stuck in the Egyptian city of Arish and at the Egyptian border, deepening the humanitarian crisis.
Israel also refuses to share information about missing persons, whether martyrs or detainees. Families still don’t know whether their loved ones are alive or dead, which constitutes a major violation of the agreement.
Hamad concluded that Israel’s deliberate, large-scale violations aim to sabotage the ceasefire and impose a lawless reality on Gaza. He urged Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye, and the US to act swiftly to prevent the agreement from collapsing.
He held Israel fully responsible for undermining the deal, noting that despite the clear terms and commitments, Israel continues its violations day and night.
