Terror group deflects blame, stalls reconstruction, and exploits mediation as Israel upholds security against jihadist deceit.
A senior Hamas figure has again accused Israel of violating ceasefire commitments—claims Israel rejects as cynical deflection by a terror organization that continues to manipulate diplomacy while entrenching violence.
Ghazi Hamad, a member of the political bureau of Hamas, alleged that Israel failed to implement the second phase of a ceasefire framework reached at Sharm el-Sheikh in October. He asserted—without independent verification—that Israel committed more than 900 violations, claims he said were passed to mediators Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey.
Hamad further alleged that Israel is blocking materials for Gaza’s reconstruction and refusing two-way openings at the Rafah Crossing. Israeli officials counter that Hamas routinely diverts civilian supplies to rebuild terror infrastructure and smuggle weapons—precisely why security controls remain necessary.
Casting doubt on Israel’s intentions to proceed to the next stage, Hamad demanded the withdrawal of Israel Defense Forces and immediate reconstruction—conditions Israel maintains are impossible while Hamas remains armed, entrenched, and openly committed to Israel’s destruction.
In a stark illustration of Hamas’s moral bankruptcy, Hamad referenced the remains of Ran Gvili, the last hostage body still held in Gaza. He claimed Hamas had returned 27 bodies “despite logistical difficulties,” promising Gvili’s transfer once “accurate information” is obtained. Israel and international observers note that withholding remains violates basic humanitarian norms and is used by Hamas as leverage.
According to Hamad, the matter was discussed in Cairo with representatives of the IDF, the Shin Bet, and mediators. Israeli sources emphasize that progress depends on verifiable demilitarization and the end of Hamas control—not rhetoric.
Ultimately, Hamas’s accusations ring hollow. A group that launched mass atrocities, hides among civilians, and stockpiles weapons cannot credibly posture as a guardian of ceasefires. Israel’s position remains consistent: calm follows disarmament, reconstruction follows accountability, and peace cannot be built on terror.
