Israel's suggestion that Hamas was preparing attack 'baseless', group says

In a statement released on Tuesday, Hamas said it remains committed to its ceasefire obligations and that Israeli suggestions that a Hamas attack is imminent are "baseless".

"The Hamas Movement affirms that the Israeli occupation has reneged on the ceasefire agreement, evaded its obligations, and continued to perpetrate massacres against our people in Gaza; all amidst a shameful international silence," the statement read. 

"The occupation’s claims that the resistance had made preparations to attack its troops are baseless and false pretexts to justify its return to the war and escalation of its bloody aggression. 

"The occupation is trying to mislead the public opinion and create false justifications to cover its premeditated decision to resume its genocide against unarmed civilians, completely disregarding its commitments under the ceasefire agreement."

"The Hamas Movement remained committed to the agreement until the very last moment, and was keen on ensuring its continuation," the statement concluded.