Hamas wants guarantees of Israeli troop withdrawal before disarmament talks
The Jerusalem Post • • world
Key Points:
- Hamas has refused to discuss disarmament without guarantees that Israel will fully withdraw from Gaza, as outlined in a US-led disarmament plan by President Trump's "Board of Peace."
- In recent talks with Egyptian, Qatari, and Turkish mediators, Hamas demanded an end to Israeli ceasefire violations, full implementation of the plan's provisions, and clarification on Israel's continued control over parts of Gaza.
- Israel insists it will not withdraw from Gaza unless Hamas is fully disarmed first, creating a major impasse in implementing the ceasefire and reconstruction efforts.
- The US and mediators are considering moving forward with Gaza reconstruction in Israeli-controlled areas despite the lack of Hamas disarmament, but funding is delayed due to regional tensions, including the Iran war.
- Hamas' October 7 attacks killed 1,200 Israelis, and while Hamas is unlikely to reject the disarmament plan outright, it demands that its conditions and those of Palestinian factions be addressed before agreeing.
