Peace Council to Hamas: "We Will Not Stand in Israel's Way to Respond"

The IDF identifies that Hamas continues to violate the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. A Peace Council mechanism for Gaza has been examining violations of the agreement since Friday. Sources in the Council emphasize that no one will stand in Israel's way if Hamas violates the agreement.

"We seek to give a chance to the demilitarization process, not provide immunity for terrorist activity," clarified sources in the Council.

In light of Israel's ceasefire, the IDF reports that Hamas continues to violate the agreement repeatedly. The Peace Council for Gaza monitors these developments through reports provided by the IDF regarding activities beyond the security fence. Since Friday, a Council mechanism has been verifying these violations to determine which side is failing to meet the terms of the agreement.

Sources in the Peace Council addressed the possibility of Hamas failing to meet its commitments:

"We hope that Hamas will stand by what it committed to, but we are not naive—no one will stand in Israel's way if Hamas violates the agreement and tries to build up its strength or return to military activity."

The bottom line is that the Peace Council does not intend to serve as a human shield for Hamas while positioned between IDF forces and those on the other side of the Strip. If Hamas does not comply, Israel will retain full freedom to respond to these violations.

Israel halted strikes in the Strip about a week ago, on Sunday, with Hamas required to cease all military activity within 48 hours. Despite this, it was reported on "Ulpan Shishi" that while Israel holds its fire, Hamas continues its rehabilitation and military buildup. Parallel to these violations, forces on the ground noted that rules of engagement have been significantly tightened; when terrorists approach the "yellow line," troops no longer shoot to harm, but solely to push them back.