The United States issued a stark warning that Hamas is planning a new attack in Gaza—this time targeting Palestinian civilians—threatening to shatter the fragile ceasefire agreement. U.S. officials alerted guarantor countries, including Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, stating that such an assault would violate the deal and reverse recent progress in hostage releases and aid delivery.

The alert, part of President Donald Trump’s peace plan, emphasizes the U.S. and partners’ readiness to safeguard Gaza civilians and enforce the ceasefire. “Any attack on civilians, whether Israeli or Palestinian, will not stand,” a State Department spokesperson said, underscoring commitments to stability. The plot, uncovered through intelligence, aims to undermine the agreement by stoking internal chaos, following Hamas’s refusal to fully disarm.

The ceasefire, signed on October 8, has seen 48 hostages returned and partial Israeli withdrawal, but tensions persist with Hamas reasserting control. The U.S. has coordinated with mediators to prevent escalation, though Hamas denies the allegations. The warning comes amid reports of internal violence, including Hamas executions, challenging the truce’s viability.