Hamas Denies Kidnapping Claims, Blames Israel for Ceasefire Breach
Key Takeaways
- Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem says Israeli kidnapping claims are false.
- Israeli claims are described by Hamas as an attempt to justify ceasefire violations.
- The Gaza ceasefire has been in effect since October 10 last year.
Hamas Rejects Kidnap Allegations
Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem categorically denied Israeli claims of planned kidnappings.
“Spokesperson for the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), Hazem Qassem, confirmed that statements by the Gaza Division commander in the Israeli occupation army regarding Hamas planning to kidnap Israeli soldiers inside the Gaza Strip are false claims with no basis in fact, and an attempt by the occupation to justify its violations of the ceasefire agreement”
Gaza Division commander Betito said withdrawal from the Yellow Line was not on the table and threatened to resume fighting.
Qassem framed these statements as a clear breach of the ceasefire and called on mediators to take a clear stance.
The Yellow Line separates Israeli-controlled areas from Palestinian zones, about 53 percent of Gaza's territory.
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