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Hamas Demands Israel Honor Gaza Ceasefire Terms Amid Violations

4/21/2026

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Hamas, the Palestinian group, urged Israel to fulfill the terms of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire and to hold serious dialogue on the second phase.
The call followed discussions in Cairo with mediators and Palestinian factions.
Hamas says Israel has committed 2,400 ceasefire violations since October 2025, including killings and blockades.
It emphasizes adherence to the Sharm El-Sheikh agreement to ease humanitarian suffering and enable Gaza reconstruction.

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Hamas, the Palestinian group, urged Israel to fulfill the terms of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire and to hold serious dialogue on the second phase.
The call followed discussions in Cairo with mediators and Palestinian factions.
Hamas says Israel has committed 2,400 ceasefire violations since October 2025, including killings and blockades.
It emphasizes adherence to the Sharm El-Sheikh agreement to ease humanitarian suffering and enable Gaza reconstruction.