Hamas on Monday accused Israel of repeatedly violating the cease-fire agreement and announced it was postponing the release of three hostages that had been scheduled for Saturday.

Hamas military wing spokesman Abu Obaida said the delay would remain in effect until Israel recommits to the agreement and provides "compensation" for recent alleged breaches.

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He outlined the violations Hamas claims have occurred since the deal took effect, including restrictions on displaced Palestinians returning to northern Gaza, Israeli shelling in various areas and a failure to deliver humanitarian aid as agreed. "Meanwhile, the resistance has upheld all of its commitments," he added.

Meanwhile, Israeli officials accused Hamas of repeatedly violating the cease-fire agreement and warned that its actions, including inflammatory rhetoric and false claims of Israeli breaches, could jeopardize the deal and lead to renewed hostilities.

Defense Minister Israel Katz called Hamas’ announcement a "complete violation of the cease-fire and the hostage release deal."

"I have instructed the IDF to maintain the highest level of readiness for any possible scenario in Gaza and to defend Israeli communities. We will not allow a return to the reality of October 7," he said in a statement.

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