Palestinian Resistance warns against Israeli violations of ceasefire

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Agencies
21 Jan 2025 23:07
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Observers warn that the fragility of the truce could jeopardize its longevity and exacerbate the humanitarian crisis.

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Hamas fighters escort a Red Cross vehicle to collect Israeli hostages released after a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas took effect, in Gaza City Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. (AP)

A high-ranking source within the Palestinian Resistance informed Al Mayadeen on Tuesday that Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza continue unabated, particularly through "the ongoing presence of reconnaissance drones over Gaza's skies."

The source added that mediators "warned Israel that continuing these violations jeopardizes the agreement." He also noted that "the Palestinian resistance has warned the Israeli side against persisting in such actions, affirming its readiness to confront these breaches in an appropriate manner."

Ceasefire Violations

On Monday, a source from the resistance leadership disclosed to Al Mayadeen that "several Israeli breaches of the agreement have occurred, including drone activity and shooting at civilians." The source stressed that "these violations, especially the shooting at civilians, threaten the agreement."

These violations have had deadly consequences, with reports emerging just a day after the ceasefire went into effect. According to the Civil Defense in Gaza, 122 martyrs were brought to hospitals within 24 hours after the ceasefire was announced, including 62 bodies retrieved from beneath the rubble.

The Civil Defense also revealed that, since the aggression began, over 38,000 bodies have been recovered, with around 2,400 martyrs disintegrating without leaving a trace. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health in Gaza has reported 341 injuries within the same 24-hour period, highlighting the fragile state of the truce.

The Resistance source confirmed to Al Mayadeen that "Qatari and Egyptian mediators are actively monitoring the situation and working with Hamas, the Americans, and the Israelis to ensure the agreement's implementation." Despite ongoing violations, hundreds of trucks carrying food and medical supplies have entered Gaza through the Rafah border crossing as part of a "humanitarian protocol" facilitated by Qatar.

Fragile Truce

The ceasefire agreement between the Palestinian resistance and the Israeli occupation came into effect on Sunday, January 19, 2025. However, it was quickly violated by the occupation, resulting in casualties, including martyrs and injuries. Israeli officials, including the Prime Minister and the army, publicly stated their non-compliance with the agreement.

The initial days of the truce "proceeded smoothly in terms of prisoner exchanges and the delivery of aid," according to the resistance leadership. As part of the ongoing exchanges, "four Israeli women held in Gaza are set to be released in exchange for 120 Palestinian detainees." However, the occupation has continued its drone activity and gunfire, threatening the agreement's stability.

Despite the challenges, the ceasefire terms require the daily entry of 600 aid trucks and the delivery of 200,000 tents and 60,000 caravans for urgent shelter needs in Gaza. Observers warn that the fragility of the truce could jeopardize its longevity and exacerbate the humanitarian crisis.