Hamas Accuses Netanyahu of Undermining Ceasefire Talks After Israeli Strike in Gaza

Hamas has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of undermining ceasefire talks and a recent agreement, following an Israeli strike on a Gaza City cafe that killed six Palestinians, including a child, and injured others. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, is described by Hamas as a “new massacre” and a “deliberate escalation” aimed at obstructing efforts to consolidate the ceasefire and implement the agreement.

The Palestinian group reaffirmed its commitment to the Gaza ceasefire deal and called on the United States and mediators to pressure Israel to uphold its commitments. Hamas stated that the timing of the strike, following recent talks in Cairo and ongoing mediation efforts, demonstrated Netanyahu’s intent to sabotage negotiations. The group also accused Netanyahu of seeking to derail regional and international efforts to advance US President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan and the Sharm el-Sheikh agreement.

Hamas emphasized that it and other Palestinian factions remain “serious and responsible” in their efforts to ensure the agreement’s success. The group cited recent meetings with US envoy Jared Kushner and mediators as evidence of its dedication to the process. It urged the US administration, mediators, and guarantors to pressure the Israeli government to honor the agreement, halt its actions, and prevent Netanyahu from obstructing the Sharm el-Sheikh deal.

Earlier Tuesday, an Israeli drone strike on a crowded cafe at the fishermen’s port west of Gaza City killed six Palestinians, including a child, and wounded 14 others, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, a medical source, and witnesses. Netanyahu has previously rejected a 15-point Gaza plan and insisted that Hamas be disarmed first, despite a roadmap issued by the US-led Board of Peace on July 31 calling for Hamas’s disarmament and a gradual, parallel Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu has demanded the complete disarmament of Hamas before Israel begins withdrawing its forces from Gaza. Hamas, meanwhile, says it is willing to give up its weapons only if the move is accompanied by a gradual and orderly Israeli withdrawal from the territory. Mediators continue efforts to advance the implementation of a ceasefire agreement that took effect on October 10, 2025. Israeli violations of the agreement have led to the deaths of 1,266 Palestinians and the wounding of 4,200, according to the latest Gaza Health Ministry figures.

Israel has waged a campaign in Gaza since October 8, 2023, resulting in the deaths of more than 73,000 Palestinians, according to the source. The conflict has raised profound questions about the pursuit of peace, justice, and the protection of innocent lives. As the situation continues to evolve, the call for accountability, mercy, and the pursuit of lasting peace remains a moral imperative, reflecting the biblical principle of seeking peace and justice for all people.

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