Israel and Hamas have accused each other of violating a truce agreement that was recently extended to allow the release of more hostages and the flow of aid to Gaza.
The al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas's fighting arm, said in a statement on Tuesday (November 28) that "field friction" occurred after they encountered Israeli troops. Nevertheless, they added, they would continue to adhere to the deal as long as the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) did as well.
"We are committed to the truce as long as the enemy has committed to it, and we call on the mediators to pressure the occupation to adhere to all the terms of the truce on the ground and in the air." the statement said, attributing it to al-Qassam Brigades spokesperson Abu Obaida.
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On the other hand, the IDF said that some of its troops were injured after "three explosive devices were detonated adjacent to IDF troops in two different locations in the northern Gaza Strip, violating the framework of the operational pause."
"In one of the locations, terrorists also opened fire at the troops, who responded with fire," the IDF added. "A number of soldiers were lightly injured during the incidents. In both incidents, the troops were located in positions as per the framework of the operational pause."
Newsweek reported that the IDF previously accused Palestinian fighters of violating the initial ceasefire agreement via a rocket launch from Gaza about "15 minutes after the ceasefire" took effect.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his war cabinet have supported further truce extensions in exchange for the release of more hostages but have also warned that the IDF offensive would not end until Hamas was entirely defeated or surrendered. US President Joe Biden also expressed opposition to a total ceasefire.
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