Credible report: US claims Hamas planning attack on Gaza civilians, vows action

The US State Department on Saturday said that it has received “credible reports" that Palestinian armed group Hamas is planning an “imminent" attack on Palestinian civilians in Gaza.

“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," said the State Department in a statement released on its website and social media.

“Should Hamas proceed with this attack, measures will be taken to protect the people of Gaza and preserve the integrity of the ceasefire," US warned in its statement.