This is an entry from: Live blog: Gaza under attack
Hamas leader: Israel broke the last ceasefire by targeting Deif's home
21 August 2014 16:45 BST
"Hamas is one and the leadership is united and led by Meshaal. Qassam is the militant wing and they act on the ground according to the major plans and objectives of Hamas," said Hamas leader Osama Hamdan when ask by Aljazeera if Hamas was united.
"Their goal is to resist the occupation, but when there is a political step taken, they respond positively and accept it directly. They supported the negotiations 100% and accepted many ceasefires," he added.
"Israel though Deif was in his home and they are the ones who ended the ceasefire in order to target him. Qassam did not launch any rockets during the negotiations," said Hamdan.