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Hamas refuses to include tunnels in proposed Gaza disarmament framework
Ynetnews • • world
Key Points:
- The Hamas delegation submitted a response to an amendment document on Gaza governance, presented by Nikolay Mladenov, with only minor changes compared to previous positions, and acceptance chances are considered low.
- Key disputes include salary payments for former Hamas employees, with Hamas demanding full payment while the proposal limits payments to those serving under a future Gaza administration committee.
- Hamas removed references to "infrastructure" such as tunnels and weapons depots from disarmament definitions, effectively excluding these from any disarmament process.
- Palestinian factions seek a gradual disarmament implementation within two weeks and a clear political track linked to Palestinian self-determination, though consultation among factions was limited.
- The involvement of senior Hamas figures in negotiations signals dissatisfaction with ongoing amendments, and Hamas emphasizes the need for new understandings or alternative mediator solutions to avoid deadlock.
