Weapon deal delays second phase
Regional mediation efforts are focused on resolving the Hamas weapons issue in the Gaza Strip. Egypt has once again proposed handing over Hamas's weapons to Cairo as a deposit, rather than complete and immediate disarmament, in order to facilitate progress on political and security files. Egypt is seeking a moderate settlement that prevents the movement from fully disarming, while Israel opposes complete disarmament and links the issue to a full withdrawal. Meanwhile, Hamas is slow to show flexibility, trying to buy time and await potential shifts in Israeli policy. The second phase of the Trump plan remains suspended amid disagreements among mediators, with Israel insisting on any arrangement that allows Hamas to retain its full military capabilities.
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