The Palestinian movement Hamas has called on mediators to put direct pressure on Israel to achieve a complete ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, a source in the movement's leadership told Al Jazeera. "The movement contacted the mediators and demanded a clear position regarding the latest escalation by the occupation forces in Gaza," a Hamas representative said. In January 2025, Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip with the mediation of the United States, Egypt, and Qatar. The subsequent phases envisaged ending the conflict, withdrawing Israeli forces, and rebuilding the Gaza Strip. On August 1 and 2, the Israel Defense Forces reported strikes on positions of Hamas armed formations.