Hamas objects to the council’s response
Hamas criticised the Peace Council and its representative, Nickolay Mladenov, over what it described as a failure to address Israeli actions in Gaza. Spokesperson Hazem Qassem said the council had not accused Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement.
Qassem alleges a lack of accountability
In a social media post, Qassem argued that the council’s silence over alleged violations amounted to taking a side. He linked his criticism to the continued impact of the conflict on civilians, particularly women and children. These are Hamas’s accusations and reflect the movement’s position on the ceasefire.
Dispute over implementation continues
The comments underline disagreement over how the truce is being monitored and whether its terms are being upheld. Hamas has called for international actors to put pressure on Israel, while the council’s position was not included in the statement. The allegations in Qassem’s remarks should be distinguished from an independent finding about responsibility for specific incidents.
