The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect from January 19. On 7 October 2023, Hamas terrorists caused a massacre in Israel. In response, Israel invaded Gaza. The war continued continuously since then. After this, the ceasefire came into effect this month. In the first phase under the ceasefire, 33 hostages held by terrorists in Gaza are to be released in exchange for more than 1,900 Palestinians held hostage by Israel. Meanwhile, Hamas has accused Israel of delaying aid to Gaza.

Hamas says delay in aid to Gaza could impact the release of hostages. Hamas says Israel has failed to send tents, heavy machinery, other equipment and essential supplies to the Gaza Strip despite US requests. Hamas officials on Wednesday accused Israel of unnecessarily delaying the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Along with this, Hamas officials have warned that this could adversely impact the release of hostages.

Hamas warns against delay in delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza

A Hamas official told AFP that we warn Israel about the delay in sending aid materials to Gaza, saying that continued delays could affect the exchange of hostages and this could also affect the ceasefire. Another official, also speaking on condition of anonymity, said that mediators have been urged to intervene in the issue.

Israel must abide by the terms of the ceasefire

A senior Hamas official said that 'according to the terms of the ceasefire, humanitarian aid materials were to reach Gaza in the first week of the ceasefire. Both officials said that the Hamas group raised this issue during the ongoing meeting with Egyptian mediators in Cairo on Wednesday.

Three hostages may be released on Thursday

This latest warning from Hamas comes at a time when the group is expected to release three hostages, including two women, on Thursday. Three more hostages will be released on Saturday. Israel and Hamas are implementing the first phase of a 42-day ceasefire aimed at ending the war in Gaza.

Hamas carried out a major attack on Israel on 7 October 2023

On 7 October 2023, Hamas terrorists launched a dangerous attack on Israel from three sides. Around 1200 people were killed in this attack. At the same time, Hamas commandos took about two hundred and fifty hostages with them. After this, an angry Israel waged a war against Hamas. To eliminate Hamas, Israel started continuous air strikes and later ground attacks on Gaza. More than 46 thousand civilians have died in Israeli attacks.