A peace agreement between Gaza and Israel is under threat after reports of a “planned attack by Hamas”.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the US Department of State said the US government had learnt of the “credible reports” indicating “an imminent ceasefire violation by Hamas against the people of Gaza”.

The peace deal, struck on October 9, led to Israeli soldiers partially withdrawing from Palestinian territory before thousands of detainees were exchanged for Israeli hostages .

“This planned attack against Palestinian civilians would constitute a direct and grave violation of the ceasefire agreement and undermine the significant progress achieved through mediation efforts,” the statement reads.

“Should Hamas proceed with this attack, measures will be taken to protect the people of

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