Hamas leader Haniyeh accuses Netanyahu of obstructing ceasefire

Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of obstructing a ceasefire agreement.

In a written statement from Hamas, it was noted that Haniyeh held contacts with mediators and several regional countries following the Israeli army's attack on the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Yunis, a city declared a "safe zone" where displaced Palestinians had taken refuge in the Gaza Strip.

At least 90 people were killed and 300 others were injured in the Israeli army's attack on the Al-Mawasi area yesterday.

The statement, which noted that Hamas had provided a positive and responsible response to the latest proposal aimed at reaching an agreement to stop the attacks on Gaza, included the following remarks from Haniyeh:

"However, the stance displayed by Israel, led by Netanyahu, represents steps that prevent reaching an agreement, including media statements that contain new conditions and points not included in the negotiated document. This is also linked to the heinous massacres Israel is carrying out in different parts of Gaza. With these steps, Netanyahu is obstructing the ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement."

The statement also called on mediators in Egypt and Qatar to take the necessary actions with the US administration and others, and to take serious steps to stop the massacres against the Palestinian people and end this ongoing aggression against the Gaza Strip.

In the attacks carried out by Israel on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 38,443 Palestinians have been killed, including at least 15,694 children and 10,279 women, and 88,481 people have been injured.

While it is reported that there are still thousands of dead under the rubble, civilian infrastructure is also being destroyed by targeting hospitals and educational institutions where the public has taken refuge.