Hamas has called upon the 'Peace Council' to take immediate action during its forthcoming meeting to stop the continuous Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. The group's spokesman, Hazem Qassem, emphasized that the past four months have shown that Israel has not ceased its war of extermination but has merely changed its tactics and means. Qassem reiterated that violence, displacement, and the blockade have persisted, revealing the ongoing nature of the conflict.

In a recorded statement, Qassem urged the Peace Council, in its first meeting scheduled for February 19, to translate its declared principles into concrete actions that would effectively end the aggression. He cautioned against allowing the occupation to use the council meeting as a pretext to continue its operations in Gaza, which would impede reconstruction efforts. His statements reflect the deep concerns within Hamas regarding the effectiveness of peace initiatives and the need for immediate intervention to alleviate the dire situation in Gaza.

Furthermore, Qassem called for the council's support in facilitating the entry of the 'National Committee for the Management of Gaza' to commence essential relief and reconstruction tasks. He stressed the necessity of providing the necessary resources to mitigate the suffering of the population and initiate a substantial phase of assistance and reconstruction that addresses the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.