Hamas weighs disarmament plan as Israel sets withdrawal conditions
Ceasefire negotiations continue as mediators seek agreement on Gaza’s demilitarization, governance and phased Israeli military withdrawal
GAZA STRIP, Palestine (MNTV) — Hamas is moving closer to a proposal that could see the decommissioning of its weapons as part of ongoing ceasefire negotiations, while Israel says it will not withdraw its forces from parts of Gaza until the territory is fully demilitarized.
According to Arab News, sources familiar with the Cairo-mediated talks said Hamas is reviewing the proposal and has submitted amendments through mediators, with discussions continuing over provisions related to the group’s weapons and the implementation of the next phase of the ceasefire.
The issue of Hamas’s disarmament has remained one of the most central point in negotiations since the ceasefire process began, as Israel, according to Palestinians, cannot be trusted with the agreement’s provisions.
Israeli officials reiterated that military forces would remain along the so-called Yellow Line until Hamas is disarmed and Gaza is fully demilitarized.
The negotiations are based on a 20-point peace framework proposed by US President Donald Trump. Under the plan, Hamas would relinquish its weapons while Israeli forces would withdraw gradually from the Gaza Strip.
Civil administration during the transition would be handed to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), a proposed technocratic body.
A diplomatic source involved in the negotiations said the roadmap calls for all weapons to be brought under the authority of a single governing body, with no exemptions for armed groups or individuals.
The proposal also includes dismantling weapons depots, tunnels and arms production facilities, while an International Stabilization Force would assist the transitional administration and oversee implementation through a verification mechanism.
A Hamas source said the movement is awaiting Israel’s response to amendments submitted to mediators.
According to the source, the revisions seek changes to the section dealing with weapons, including proposals to define heavy weapons, place them in secure storage and link the process to a simultaneous phased withdrawal of Israeli forces.
Despite the diplomatic efforts, Israeli military operations continued across Gaza on Thursday. Palestinian health officials reported that Israeli airstrikes killed at least four people, including two children, underscoring the fragile security situation as negotiations remain unresolved.
The war has caused widespread destruction across Gaza, displaced much of its population and triggered a severe humanitarian crisis, with international organizations repeatedly calling for greater civilian protection and expanded humanitarian access.
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