(Washington, 19th) — The US State Department stated on Saturday (October 18) that it has obtained "credible reports" indicating that Hamas is planning an imminent attack on Gaza civilians; Washington said that such an action would seriously violate the ceasefire agreement.
According to AFP, the State Department said in a statement: "This premeditated attack against Palestinian civilians would constitute a direct and serious breach of the ceasefire agreement, and undermine the significant progress achieved through mediation."
The statement also said: "If Hamas insists on launching this attack, we will take measures to protect the people of Gaza and maintain the integrity of the ceasefire."
According to AFP, the State Department said in a statement: "This premeditated attack against Palestinian civilians would constitute a direct and serious breach of the ceasefire agreement, and undermine the significant progress achieved through mediation."
The statement also said: "If Hamas insists on launching this attack, we will take measures to protect the people of Gaza and maintain the integrity of the ceasefire."