Hamas official Mushir Al-Masri warned "Israel" against betting on the continuation of imposing further restrictions on the Palestinian people, stressing that "the settlers in areas surrounding Gaza will not enjoy a decent life unless Gazans do so as well.”

During a rally in the city of Gaza to commemorate the 34th anniversary of Hamas' establishment, Al-Masry stated that "the movement will not remain silent for long in the face of the unbearable Israeli siege on Gaza."

Hamas earlier warned “Israel” to stop the settlers' continued violence against Palestinians across the occupied West Bank.

In a statement, Hamas confirmed that “the occupation’s leaders and the settlers will pay a very heavy price for their aggression," adding “our people will be able to respond heroically to the Israeli aggression."

Furthermore, the Movement called for "the escalation of all forms of resistance in the face of the settlers, noting that “there is no rest for them on the land of Palestine.”

Hamas added that the Nablus operation that targeted one of the so-called “Hilltop Youth” is a clear message that our people will not hesitate to defend themselves and their land.

It is worth mentioning that a Palestinian Resistance source told al Al Mayadeen Net that as soon the ceasefire in Gaza came into effect on May 21st, at two o'clock in the morning, and the battle of Seif al-Quds was over following international mediation led by Egypt, "international offers and enticements began to rain down on Hamas from every direction."  

The source added that the offers received by the Movement were as follows: "lifting the siege on Gaza, reconstruction, allowing Gaza to operate public facilities including its [inactive] port and airport, building an industrial and tourist city on the Egyptian border with the Gaza Strip, and securing job opportunities for Palestinian youth, all for a long-term truce." The source revealed that "in exchange, Hamas would have to abandon the Resistance," but of course "the movement has always refused to engage in such international plans because it knows where they would lead to down the road."