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US Warns of Potential Hamas Attack on Palestinian Civilians in Gaza
The US State Department has informed guarantor nations of a credible threat that Hamas may launch an attack on "Palestinian civilians" in the Gaza Strip, according to a Saturday statement. The department described such an attack as a direct and grave violation of the ceasefire agreement and would undermine significant progress achieved through mediation efforts.
Details about the potential attack remain scarce, with the State Department only stating that measures will be taken to protect the people of Gaza and preserve the integrity of the ceasefire. It did not disclose what those measures might entail.
This warning comes after a disturbing video surfaced on Wednesday showing Hamas fighters executing Palestinians they accuse of collaborating with Israel. Israeli hostage negotiator Gershon Baskin described this pattern of punishment as part of a broader regime by Hamas, which has ruled Gaza for almost 20 years and is "killing people because they can."
The video highlights the long-standing issue of suspected collaborators in Gaza, who are often targeted by Hamas with deadly force. Baskin noted that Israel had taken steps to weaken Hamas' power by arming Palestinian militia groups opposed to the terrorist organization.
President Trump has acknowledged Hamas' involvement in violence against these rival factions, stating that they were "very bad gangs" and did not bother him. However, this stance raises questions about US policy towards Hamas and its willingness to hold the group accountable for human rights abuses.
The ceasefire deal signed by Mr. Trump and world leaders last week calls for Hamas to disarm and relinquish control of Gaza to a Palestinian committee responsible for delivering public services. While the agreement includes provisions for prisoner releases, including 2,000 Palestinian detainees, there have been concerns about progress on this front.
It remains unclear what steps will be taken by the US to prevent any potential attack by Hamas or address the underlying issues driving conflict in the Gaza Strip.
The US State Department has informed guarantor nations of a credible threat that Hamas may launch an attack on "Palestinian civilians" in the Gaza Strip, according to a Saturday statement. The department described such an attack as a direct and grave violation of the ceasefire agreement and would undermine significant progress achieved through mediation efforts.
Details about the potential attack remain scarce, with the State Department only stating that measures will be taken to protect the people of Gaza and preserve the integrity of the ceasefire. It did not disclose what those measures might entail.
This warning comes after a disturbing video surfaced on Wednesday showing Hamas fighters executing Palestinians they accuse of collaborating with Israel. Israeli hostage negotiator Gershon Baskin described this pattern of punishment as part of a broader regime by Hamas, which has ruled Gaza for almost 20 years and is "killing people because they can."
The video highlights the long-standing issue of suspected collaborators in Gaza, who are often targeted by Hamas with deadly force. Baskin noted that Israel had taken steps to weaken Hamas' power by arming Palestinian militia groups opposed to the terrorist organization.
President Trump has acknowledged Hamas' involvement in violence against these rival factions, stating that they were "very bad gangs" and did not bother him. However, this stance raises questions about US policy towards Hamas and its willingness to hold the group accountable for human rights abuses.
The ceasefire deal signed by Mr. Trump and world leaders last week calls for Hamas to disarm and relinquish control of Gaza to a Palestinian committee responsible for delivering public services. While the agreement includes provisions for prisoner releases, including 2,000 Palestinian detainees, there have been concerns about progress on this front.
It remains unclear what steps will be taken by the US to prevent any potential attack by Hamas or address the underlying issues driving conflict in the Gaza Strip.
. Remember when we used to watch those videos on YouTube all the time? Now it's like, real life is playing out like one of those dramas. And what's with the "Palestinian civilians" thing? Sounds like they're trying to sugarcoat things or something...like that time when my old man was talking about the Cold War and how they used to use doublespeak all the time 
. I just hope they don't do anything drastic, we don't need another refugee crisis on our hands...
We need more than just words from world leaders, it's time for real action to protect innocent lives! 
. I mean, can you imagine watching a video of people being executed for no reason? It's just not right. And now they're saying there's a threat of another attack on innocent civilians? 
It feels like Hamas is playing with fire and it's going to end up burning everyone.
The ceasefire deal was supposed to be a step towards peace, not more violence.
I don't think that's fair. They're causing harm and suffering, and we should be holding them accountable for it.
my heart goes out to all those innocent people living in gaza who are stuck in this never-ending cycle of violence and fear 
i really wish world leaders could just talk to each other instead of resorting to war and threats 
maybe they can work together with israel to find a solution that works for everyone 
it's not too late to make a change 
. Can't believe how vague the US is being about their plans to protect Palestinian civilians in Gaza. Like, we need specifics here. Are they going to send troops? Deploy drones? What exactly are these "measures" supposed to be? It's so frustrating when governments play it coy on critical issues like this 
. And what's up with the fact that President Trump is essentially giving Hamas a free pass and calling rival factions "bad gangs"? It's a total double standard, if you ask me 
. We need real action and accountability here, not just empty words. Can't wait to see how this all plays out... or not 
. And then you have this warning from the US about a potential attack, but no one knows what's gonna happen next 
. It's hard not to think about President Trump's stance on Hamas and whether that's gonna make a difference 
. I wish we could get some more context and understanding about what's driving this conflict and how it affects innocent civilians 
. The US is right to want to protect people in Gaza, but at the same time, we need to acknowledge that there are two sides to this story 
They're already controlling Gaza for like 20 years and now they're just gonna launch an attack on civilians? The ceasefire deal was supposed to be about peace, but it sounds like it's just a distraction for them 
i mean we know hamas is a terrorist org and all but can't they just put down their guns and let people live in peace? 
the ceasefire agreement was supposed to be about disarmament not more violence 
gotta wonder if us policy towards hamas is even gonna make a difference or just fuel more conflict 
That's a staggering number considering there are only around 1.9 million people living in Gaza! 
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I'm really worried about what's going on in Gaza right now. It's like, a video came out showing people being executed for supposedly working with Israel... and it just feels so senseless 
... and that means working together with everyone involved to create a sustainable solution that works.