The deputy leader of Hamas in Gaza, Khalil al-Haya, on Wednesday warned of the possibility of an escalation between his organization and Israel, saying that the "hand is on the trigger."
"Bombs will be met with bombs, missiles will be met with missiles and killing will be met with killing," he said.
Earlier, the Qatari envoy for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, Muhammad al-Amadi, also referred to the possibility of escalation.
"Qatar is conducting intensive talks at the highest levels and with all parties in order to contain the escalation and save the Gaza Strip from further crises," he said.