Hamas holds 'Peace Council' responsible for Israeli escalation in Gaza

Hamas holds the Peace Council responsible for the Israeli escalation in Gaza, through its spokesman Hazem Qassem, for not pressuring the occupation and forcing it to abide by the agreement. This came after Israeli raids resulted in the martyrdom of 11 Palestinians, including 9 in a bombing of a civil police headquarters in central Gaza, and the injury of more than 15 others, in a new violation of the ceasefire.

Hamas holds the Peace Council responsible for the Israeli escalation in the Gaza Strip, as stated by its spokesman Hazem Qassem. This position came in a press statement on Tuesday, where Qassem accused the council of not fulfilling its responsibilities in pressuring the occupation and forcing it to abide by what was agreed upon, considering that the council faces a real test to prove its ability and seriousness in managing mediation and negotiation efforts. Qassem pointed out that the contradictory statements of Peace Council officials with what is agreed upon give the occupation cover to escalate its aggression against Palestinians. This came following a series of Israeli raids on the Gaza Strip that resulted in the martyrdom of 11 Palestinians, including 9 in a strike targeting a civil police headquarters in central Gaza City, and the injury of more than 15 others, in a new violation of the ceasefire agreement. The article describes the raids as a brutal massacre, a dangerous escalation, and complete disregard for all calls demanding a ceasefire.