(MENAFN) The Palestinian movement Hamas has accused Israel of repeatedly breaching the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, claiming that dozens of Palestinians have been killed since the truce took effect on Oct. 10.

According to statements released by the group, “The Israeli occupation forces deliberately targeted civilians and opened fire on them in areas where movement was permitted, leading to the death of 46 people and injury of 132 others.” Hamas said that roughly half of those killed were women, children, and elderly individuals, noting that the Abu Shaban family was “completely wiped out, including seven children and two women.”

The group asserted that these incidents constitute “an attempt to undermine and sabotage the (ceasefire) agreement, and a continuation of Israel’s policy of aggression.” It further accused Israel of obstructing the entry of essential goods into Gaza — including food products like meat and poultry, as well as medical equipment, building materials, and other supplies necessary for restoring critical infrastructure and running hospitals — despite the ceasefire terms.

Hamas also said Israel has been delaying the release of Palestinian detainees, particularly women and minors, and has yet to provide a full list of those imprisoned or the bodies of Palestinians whose remains remain withheld. The statement added that 150 bodies had recently been returned, some of which “were handcuffed, showed signs of strangulation, or were crushed under military vehicles.”

Despite the alleged violations, Hamas reaffirmed its adherence to the truce, insisting that it continues to implement the deal “with full precision and responsibility.” The group called on international mediators and guarantors to pressure Israel to “respect and implement the agreement in both letter and spirit, and to halt the violations that threaten to undermine it.”

The ceasefire and hostage exchange deal was reached between Israel and Hamas on Oct. 10, based on a phased proposal reportedly initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump. The initial stage involved exchanging Israeli captives for Palestinian prisoners, with later phases aimed at rebuilding Gaza and creating a new administrative structure independent of Hamas.

Since the escalation of hostilities in October 2023, Israel’s military campaign has reportedly killed nearly 68,200 Palestinians and left more than 170,200 injured, according to data from Gaza’s Health Ministry.

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