Hamas says Gaza seizure proposal violates ceasefire agreement
Hamas has criticised the US-backed “Board of Peace” for not responding to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement that Israel intends to take control of about 70 percent of the Gaza Strip.
Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qasim said the proposal violates the ceasefire agreement and accused Israel of continuing efforts to displace Palestinians from Gaza.
He said that failing to condemn such statements raises questions about the commitment of parties sponsoring and overseeing the ceasefire process.
The Board of Peace, established earlier this year by US President Donald Trump to oversee Gaza’s post-war transition, reportedly includes figures such as Tony Blair and Jared Kushner. The body has faced criticism from various quarters over concerns that Palestinian voices are not adequately represented in its deliberations.