The Israeli attack killed high-ranking Hamas commander Raada Saad, causing a sharp threat of retaliation. Hamas' armed arm described the Saturday raid as “a crossing of all red lines” and announced the right to reply. The incidental complicates the strained ceasefire and efforts to release hostages.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced at the same time that his country is doing "many" to bring the body of 24-year-old Ran Gvili - the last hostage of Hamas, whose corpse has not yet been returned. These efforts proceed “here as well as in Cairo and another places”, the Prime Minister assured.
Hamas acute reaction
Al-Kassam Brigades - Hamas' armed arm - described the Israeli attack as “totally ignoring” the U.S. peace plan, as reported by arabian media. The group called on mediators to hold Israel accountable. Netanjahu justified the attack by combating attempts by Saad to rebuild Hamas' forces.
The Israeli Prime Minister warned: «We will not tolerate systematic violations of the ceasefire agreement which Hamas has committed under this plan». The message afraid Hamas' efforts to rebuild his military structures.
The balance of victims despite the ceasefire
Since the introduction of the ceasefire on October 10, Israeli attacks have killed over 370 people, according to the Ministry of wellness in the Gaza Strip. These figures show that military action continues despite the formal cessation of fighting.
The US peace plan, published in September, was never full accepted by both sides of the conflict. Its first phase foresees a ceasefire, the return of all Israeli hostages by Hamas, the release of any 2,000 Palestinian prisoners by Israel and extended humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.
On December 29, Netanjahu will meet Donald Trump at the White home to discuss further steps in building a peace agreement for the Gaza Strip.
Note: This article was created utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI).
