GAZA, May 11 (Xinhua) -- Hamas on Monday denied Israeli media reports alleging that the group was rebuilding its military capabilities and preparing attacks from the Gaza Strip, saying the claims were aimed at justifying further Israeli escalation in the enclave.

A Palestinian is seen at the site of an Israeli bombing that targeted a residential block inside the Al-Shati refugee camp, west of Gaza City, on May 9, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)

Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem said in a press statement that the movement remained committed to the ceasefire agreement that took effect on Oct. 10, despite continued Israeli violations.

Israeli officials told Kan TV on Sunday that Hamas is exploiting the truce to rebuild its infrastructure and strengthen its influence in Gaza, even as disputes continue over solidifying the ceasefire.

The report said Israeli military is weighing cuts to Gaza aid, suspecting Hamas diverts funds by taxing merchants to finance its military and administrative operations.

Meanwhile, Palestinian medical sources said the bodies of two people killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Netzarim area of central Gaza on Sunday were recovered and transferred to al-Aqsa Hospital.

There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military.

Despite the fragile ceasefire, tensions in Gaza remain high, with continued reports of Israeli airstrikes causing casualties and ongoing disputes over humanitarian aid access and military withdrawal arrangements.

Gaza-based health authorities said in a daily statement that hospitals in the enclave received three bodies and 16 wounded people over the past 24 hours.

According to the statement, the death toll since the ceasefire took effect on Oct. 10 has reached 854, with 2,453 injured. The overall death toll since Oct. 7, 2023, has risen to 72,740, with 172,555 wounded, the authorities added.