• Hamas submits detailed report documenting 269 Israeli violations of ceasefire agreement, including 92 Palestinian deaths and 822 wounded during supposed peace period.
• Netanyahu, emboldened by Trump’s support, reveals he never intended to honor ceasefire deal, returns from Washington with plans to prevent Palestinian governance in Gaza.
The tenuous ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas stands on the brink of collapse as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emboldened by his recent Washington visit, appears poised to sabotage the deal through systematic violations and impossible demands. From the moment Israel accepted the ceasefire, Netanyahu and his aides framed it as a limited arrangement solely for the release of Israeli captives, making it clear they never intended to commit to a broader plan to end the war—a stance reinforced by Netanyahu’s open declaration of policies designed to obstruct any meaningful progress toward peace.
A damning two-page report submitted by Hamas to Egyptian and Qatari mediators, obtained exclusively by Drop Site News, meticulously documents 269 separate Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement since January 19. The violations paint a picture of Israel’s systematic undermining of the accord while simultaneously attempting to shift blame to Hamas for the deal’s potential failure.
Dr. Monir al-Barsh, director general of Gaza’s Health Ministry, revealed that Israeli forces have killed 92 Palestinians and wounded 822 others through “direct targeting” during what was supposed to be a period of peace. These numbers starkly contrast with Israel’s narrative of maintaining security and stress the one-sided nature of the violations.
The Israeli military’s aggressive posture has manifested in near-daily incursions, particularly along the Philadelphi corridor bordering Egypt. These operations, far exceeding the designated buffer zones, have resulted in civilian casualties and home demolitions across multiple areas, including Al-Awda Roundabout, Tal Zaarb, and the Saudi Neighborhood 1. The report details 105 violations involving reconnaissance planes and drones, many carrying ammunition over areas designated for captive handovers.
Netanyahu’s triumphant return from Washington marked a particularly concerning turning point for the peace process. Fresh from meetings with President Trump, the Israeli Prime Minister openly declared his intention to implement policies that would effectively prevent any meaningful progress toward peace, making a series of revealing statements that laid bare his plans to block Palestinian self-governance in Gaza.
"This trip, and the conversations we held with the president of the United States, included additional incredible achievements that can guarantee the security of Israel for generations," Netanyahu boasted upon his return. "I am not exaggerating. I'm not overstating. There are opportunities here for possibilities that I don't think we ever dreamed of — or at least until the last few months, they didn't seem possible, but they are possible."
In a particularly telling statement at the Knesset, Netanyahu openly rejected any role for Palestinian governance in Gaza’s future:
"You wanted a day after [plan]? You got one... It just doesn't match the Oslo narrative... We won't repeat that mistake... I've come back with a vision without Hamas and without the Palestinian Authority," he declared, shaking his fist during the meeting.
Netanyahu’s enthusiasm for Trump’s controversial plan to seize control of Gaza was evident in his remarks. He called the proposal “revolutionary, creative—and we’re discussing it. He is very determined to carry it out. It opens up many opportunities for us.” The Israeli leader went even further in a startling comment to Israel’s Channel 14, suggesting, “The Saudis can create a Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia; they have a lot of land over there.”
The Israeli Prime Minister has also stated he received side letters from both the outgoing Biden administration and Trump’s team ensuring that Israel could resume the war in Gaza with minimal justification. This revelation suggests Netanyahu’s government has been laying the groundwork for a potential return to military operations even as the ceasefire was being negotiated.
Adding to concerns about his intentions, Netanyahu has declared he will not fully withdraw Israeli forces from the Philadelphi corridor, which runs along Gaza’s border with Egypt. This stance directly contradicts the ceasefire agreement, which requires a complete Israeli withdrawal from the corridor no later than the 50th day after signing.
"For a full year, we have been told that on the 'day after', the PLO, the Palestinian Authority, needs to be in the Strip. President Trump came with a completely different vision, much better for the State of Israel," Netanyahu stated, making clear his preference for Trump's plan over any solution involving Palestinian governance.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached critical levels due to Israel’s deliberate obstruction of aid. Despite the agreement requiring 50 fuel trucks daily, Israel has allowed fewer than 25, crippling essential services and reconstruction efforts. Of the 200,000 promised tents for displaced Palestinians, only 53,000 have been permitted entry, leaving thousands without shelter. The blockade extends to medical supplies, ambulances, and even cash for banks, creating a humanitarian crisis that Israel appears to be weaponizing for political leverage.
Palestinian prisoners released under the agreement have faced systematic abuse, according to the Hamas report. Many have been subjected to beatings and humiliation during their release, with some being forcibly deported to Gaza against their will. Adding to the humanitarian concern, families of these deported prisoners have been prevented from leaving the West Bank to reunite with their loved ones.
Trump’s controversial proposal to seize control of Gaza, enthusiastically endorsed by Netanyahu, has drawn sharp criticism from regional leaders. Saudi Arabia explicitly rejected claims that it would abandon demands for a Palestinian state, stating its position is “non-negotiable and not subject to compromises.” Egypt and Jordan have similarly refused to participate in any scheme involving the forced displacement of Palestinians.
The ceasefire’s future appears increasingly precarious as Netanyahu’s government prepares new demands for Phase 2 that Hamas is unlikely to accept. These include the complete exile of Hamas’s Gaza leadership and total disarmament of its military wing – conditions that appear designed to be rejected, providing Israel with a pretext for resuming its military campaign.
Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida announced the postponement of the next planned release of Israeli captives, citing Israel’s persistent violations. “The leadership of the resistance has monitored the enemy’s violations and failure to abide by the terms of the agreement during the past three weeks,” he stated, adding that releases would be delayed until Israel fulfills its obligations.
Three Israeli officials and two mediators, speaking anonymously to the New York Times, confirmed Israel’s failure to meet its humanitarian aid commitments, though this crucial admission was buried in the newspaper’s coverage. Meanwhile, Trump has threatened that “all hell is going to break out” if Hamas doesn’t comply with Israeli demands, seemingly providing advance justification for renewed military action.
The stance of Netanyahu’s government appears increasingly aligned with Trump’s vision of emptying Gaza of Palestinians, a plan that has sparked widespread condemnation across the Middle East. Egypt has announced a special session of the Arab League for February 27 in Cairo to address these “new and dangerous developments.”
As the situation deteriorates, the fate of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents hangs in the balance. With Netanyahu’s government apparently determined to undermine the ceasefire through systematic violations while simultaneously demanding impossible conditions for its continuation, the prospect of renewed full-scale conflict looms ever larger over the devastated territory.
