Hamas Refuses Disarmament Without Full Israeli Withdrawal from Gaza

The Palestinian militant group, Hamas, communicated to mediators that it would not discuss disarmament unless Israel fully withdraws from Gaza. This condition is central to ongoing discussions regarding the implementation of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan.

A delegation from Hamas has been in talks with Egyptian, Qatari, and Turkish mediators in Cairo to convey their response to the proposed disarmament terms. Amidst these discussions, Hamas has accused Israel of not respecting the ceasefire, citing deadly attacks in Gaza.

As talks continue without a clear resolution in sight, the U.S. has hinted at pursuing reconstruction efforts under Israeli military control. A significant barrier remains as funding pledges are stalled due to ongoing conflicts, complicating the prospect of reaching an agreement on the peace plan.