Next phase of Gaza ceasefire impossible without more pressure on Israel: Hamas

A senior Hamas leader warned Tuesday that moving to the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire will be impossible unless more pressure is placed on Israel to reopen a key border crossing, halt deadly strikes and allow increased humanitarian aid into the territory.

- AP

Husam Badran of Hamas’ political wing accused Israel of failing to fully implement the first phase of the agreement, citing continued home demolitions in Israeli-controlled areas of Gaza. The warning comes as Israel says it is ready for the next, more complex stage of the de