What they're saying:
Hazem Qassem reaffirmed the group’s full commitment to the Gaza ceasefire agreement, while denouncing Israel for multiple violations since the truce took effect on October 10, 2025.
“We have honored the first phase of the agreement by releasing living prisoners and returning several bodies,” Qassem said. “We are working to complete the handover of the remaining bodies and are entering national dialogue with open hearts and extended hands to all Palestinian factions.”
“The second phase involves broader and more complex issues that require deeper coordination with mediators,” he added.
According to multiple sources, Israel has continued military operations in Gaza despite the ceasefire, killing at least 90 Palestinians and maintaining closure of the Rafah border crossing. Aid deliveries remain far below agreed levels, prompting calls from the UN and humanitarian groups for Israel to open more access points.
The bottom line:
While Hamas insists on honoring the ceasefire, it warns that continued Israeli violations threaten the fragile truce. The group is pushing for a unified Palestinian dialogue and international accountability to ensure the agreement is fully implemented.
Go deeper:
Talks between Hamas, Fatah, and other Palestinian factions are underway in Cairo to discuss the second phase of the agreement and the future governance of Gaza. Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the U.S. are acting as mediators in the process.
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