Hamas Rejects US Claims of Planned Attack in Gaza, Calls Allegations “False”

Hamas has strongly denied accusations from the US State Department that it is planning an imminent attack against civilians in Gaza, dismissing the claims as “false allegations” aligned with “misleading Israeli propaganda.” In a statement released via its Telegram channel on Sunday, the militant group categorically rejected any suggestions that it intends to violate the current ceasefire agreement with Israel.

The Palestinian group accused Washington of providing political cover for what it described as Israel’s “crimes and systematic aggression” by issuing the warning. “The facts on the ground reveal the exact opposite,” the statement read, turning accusations back toward Israeli forces.

Hamas claimed that Israeli authorities have “formed, armed, and financed criminal gangs that have carried out murders, kidnappings, thefts of aid trucks, and robberies against Palestinian civilians” throughout Gaza. The group positioned its police forces as protectors working “with broad civil and popular support” to pursue these alleged criminal elements.

“The movement calls on the US administration to stop repeating the occupation’s misleading narrative and to address its repeated violations of the ceasefire agreement,” Hamas added, framing its security activities as legitimate law enforcement efforts aimed at protecting civilians and safeguarding property.

The US warning came earlier Sunday when the State Department announced it had “credible reports” that Hamas was preparing to launch a new attack against Gazan civilians. American officials characterized such a potential action as a “grave violation” of what they described as a “fragile ceasefire” that recently halted nearly two years of devastating conflict in the region. The State Department statement notably lacked specifics regarding the nature of the alleged planned attack or the sources behind the intelligence.

This diplomatic tension follows pointed remarks from President Donald Trump earlier in the week. The President threatened intervention if Hamas continued targeting civilians in Gaza. “If Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza, which was not the Deal, we will have no choice but to go in and kill them,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. His statement left significant questions unanswered regarding what form such intervention might take or which forces would be involved in any potential action.

The exchange comes amid persistent fragility in the Gaza ceasefire. After months of intense fighting that devastated large portions of the Gaza Strip and resulted in thousands of casualties, the durability of peace arrangements remains uncertain. International humanitarian organizations have consistently expressed concern about civilian protection and access to essential aid in the region.

The contradictory claims between Hamas and US intelligence agencies highlight the complex information environment surrounding the conflict. Both sides have accused the other of misrepresentation and propaganda throughout the long-running tensions. International observers note that verifying claims from either party remains challenging due to restricted access for independent journalists and investigators in many areas of Gaza.

Regional analysts suggest that maintaining the ceasefire will require substantial diplomatic pressure and monitoring from international stakeholders. The recent exchange of accusations demonstrates the persistent mistrust between key parties and underscores the fragility of current peace arrangements in one of the world’s most contested regions.