The Hamas resistance movement has reiterated its full commitment to the Gaza ceasefire agreement, saying Israel continues to block the implementation of the deal.
Senior Hamas official, Hossam Badran, said in a press statement that Israel continues to evade moving to the second phase of the agreement. He added that the international community is obligated to take urgent action to stop the genocide being perpetrated against the Palestinian people. Badran noted that putting a halt to Israel’s ongoing attacks against Palestinians is necessary to protect regional stability and prevent further deterioration of the situation. He also rejected any possibility for Hamas fighters in Rafah to lay down their arms. Badram said the movement's fighters in Rafah "will not accept surrender or hand over their weapons, no matter how intense the aggression becomes."