Hamas has accused Israel of systematically escalating its military campaign against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip despite the ceasefire agreement, saying relentless bombardment and daily attacks have transformed Gaza's streets into "killing stations."

In a press statement issued Wednesday, Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem said Israeli forces continue to target civilians through ongoing airstrikes and military operations, describing the attacks as part of a deliberate policy aimed at sustaining the bloodshed in the besieged enclave.

Qassem said the daily killings and destruction have become an established Israeli strategy, replacing what he referred to as the "Trump plan," while criticizing international mediators for failing to compel Israel to honor the ceasefire agreement.

He also condemned what he called the silence of the international community and the "Board of Peace" in the face of Israel's continued military operations, arguing that the lack of meaningful action has emboldened Israel to intensify its attacks on Palestinians.

"The ongoing massacre, broadcast before the eyes of the entire world and the Arab nation, places political, moral and legal responsibility on all parties to intervene and stop the continuing slaughter of our people in the Gaza Strip," Qassem said.

According to Hamas, Israel has repeatedly violated the ceasefire that entered into force on Oct. 11, carrying out near-daily attacks that have claimed hundreds of Palestinian lives despite the agreement.

The Gaza Ministry of Health said Israeli attacks since the start of the ceasefire have killed at least 1,084 Palestinians and wounded another 3,491, underscoring what Palestinian officials describe as Israel's continued disregard for the truce.

The ministry added that the overall toll from Israel's military offensive, which began on Oct. 7, 2023, has climbed to 73,110 Palestinians killed, while 173,599 others have been injured. Health authorities say women and children continue to make up a large proportion of the casualties, with thousands of people still missing beneath the rubble of destroyed buildings.

Palestinian officials and human rights organizations have repeatedly warned that Israel's continued military operations, restrictions on humanitarian aid, and attacks on civilian infrastructure have deepened the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. Hospitals continue to operate under severe shortages of fuel, medicine, and medical supplies, while much of the enclave's population remains displaced and dependent on emergency assistance.

Hamas renewed its call for immediate international intervention to halt Israel's military campaign, ensure full implementation of the ceasefire agreement, and hold Israeli leaders accountable for what it described as ongoing crimes against the Palestinian people. (ILKHA)