Hamas Links Disarmament to Gaza Withdrawal
Hamas has agreed to a mediator-sponsored agreement that includes the gradual disarmament of its weapons in exchange for a gradual Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, as part of a U.S. peace plan. The agreement stipulates implementing these steps in phases: Israeli forces would withdraw from the territory, weapons would be stored under the responsibility of the Palestinian National Committee, tunnels would be dismantled, and a new Palestinian police force would be established, monitored by an international force. This is part of a broader plan to manage Gaza through a transitional committee, alongside launching reconstruction projects. Israel, however, remains committed to complete disarmament and demands that its obligations be fulfilled before any steps are taken. Hamas asserts that weapons are a legitimate right until occupation ends and believes that handling the weapons issue should be a Palestinian matter. It also states that the agreement is linked to a halt in fighting and the withdrawal of the occupation. Israel remains cautious, concerned about the possibility of its commitments not being implemented, especially with upcoming Israeli elections. Negotiations continue to be complex, with contrasting positions between the two sides.
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