Hamas accuses Israel of abusing returnees at the Rafah crossing in violation of ceasefire terms, while simultaneously condemning new municipal boundary expansions in Jerusalem as an unprecedented annexation step.
Multiple Palestinian sources report a strong condemnation from Hamas regarding Israel's expansion of Jerusalem's municipal boundaries. Jenin News and Al Mayadeen quote a Hamas press statement describing the expansion of boundaries beyond the "Green Line" as a "dangerous development" and an "aggressive precedent not seen since the setback of 1967." The group frames this move as an attempt to impose "full annexation and forced sovereignty" over the city.
According to Al-Qastal and Palestine Post, this legal expansion coincides with demolition notices for 40 homes in the town of Anata, along with dozens of other daily notices. Hamas describes these actions as a "systematic policy" aiming to displace Palestinians from the Jerusalem periphery. In response, the group has called on Palestinians in Jerusalem, the West Bank, and the interior to "escalate their presence and Ribat (steadfastness)" to counter what they term an "open war on Palestinian presence."
On the southern front, Hamas has accused Israel of violating the terms of the ceasefire agreement regarding the operation of the Rafah crossing. Al Jazeera reports that Hamas holds the "occupation fully responsible" for breaches, alleging that Israel is maintaining control over the crossing's mechanisms despite the agreement.
Specific allegations highlighted by Rasd Al-Adw and Al-Aqsa include claims that Israel is committing "systematic violations against returnees to the Gaza Strip," which reportedly include "physical and psychological abuse and harsh interrogation." Furthermore, Anadolu Agency notes Hamas's warning that Israel's failure to adhere to the agreed-upon numbers of travelers puts the lives of thousands of patients and wounded requiring treatment abroad at "real risk."
In a related statement marking the approach of Ramadan, Rasd Al-Adw published a call from Hamas urging the "Ummah" to make the holy month a season for "reinforcing steadfastness" and supporting Gaza and Al-Aqsa, signaling a continued intent to mobilize religiously motivated support amidst the ongoing tensions.
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