Hamas claims: Here's how Israel violated the Hostage Deal (we don't believe a word)

Hamas has suspended the release of Israeli hostages due to claimed Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement. This announcement was made yesterday (Monday) with Hamas stating that the Israeli captives would remain in place until Israel complies with past obligations and compensates retroactively for these violations.

According to Al Jazeera's latest report, Israel has allegedly fallen short of several key humanitarian commitments under the ceasefire agreement. Here's what they're claiming, according to Israeli journalist Sapir Lipkin:

Fuel & Energy Issues:

- Daily fuel deliveries are running at less than 50% of the agreed-upon 50 trucks per day

- Commercial fuel imports have been blocked, despite being specified in the humanitarian protocol

- Municipal services and civil defense vehicles lack necessary fuel for debris clearance and road repairs

- The private sector remains barred from importing fuel

- Gaza's power plant remains offline, with repair equipment and supplies still blocked from entry

Shelter:

- 53,147 tents have made it through out of the promised 200,000

- None of the 60,000 approved caravans has been delivered

Infrastructure & Recovery:

- 4 bulldozers have been allowed in for debris removal and body recovery operations, despite assessments calling for 500

- Construction materials for rebuilding hospitals and civil defense centers remain blocked

- The power grid repair supplies are still waiting for approval

Why we don't believe a word they say:

According to Israeli journalist Doron Kadosh, Hamas has been using "humanitarian" excuses to threaten not returning the hostages. This isn't the first time this has happened - for the last few weeks, Hamas has been trying to build this narrative claiming that Israel isn't fulfilling the humanitarian appendix of the agreement and isn't allowing enough aid and equipment into Gaza.

The only small issue is it's simply not true. What is true is that since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect, there has been a significant increase in humanitarian aid entering Gaza.

Hamas are also now demanding construction materials, including cement and gravel, as well as the reopening of Rashid Street to vehicular traffic.

Israel has condemned Hamas' actions as violations of the ceasefire agreement. Israeli officials have put the military on alert, suggesting possible resumption of hostilities if the situation escalates.

There's also concern from mediators like Qatar, Egypt, and the United States about the sustainability of the ceasefire.

The U.S. President-elect Donald Trump suggested that the deal should be reconsidered if all hostages aren't released by 12:00pm Saturday, adding to the rising tensions, to which Hamas retorted that his threats mean nothing to them and that the only way that Israel will get their hostages back is if they stick to the agreed-upon terms of the deal.

But when you're dealing with a vicious, evil, completely untrustworthy opponent, you can give in to every one of their terms and it still won't be enough for them.