The radical Islamic group Hamas said on Saturday the group was observing a truce with Israel in Gaza but was ready to resume hostilities in response of Israeli attacks.
"There is a truce in effect in the field. It is real if Israel stops its aggression and ends its siege. But if there is any Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip we will respond strongly," said Hamas spokesman Abu Obeideh.
A Hamas senior leader Mahmoud Zahar said on Friday the group had no intention to escalate fighting with Israel and will abide by the ceasefire despite the recent rise in violence.
Gaza's militants fired 30 rockets into south Israel last week, causing damage to property and livestock. Israel Air Force warplanes bombed suspected smuggling tunnels in the Gaza Strip early on Saturday.
GAZA, December 25 (RIA Novosti)
