Negotiations in Cairo are reportedly advancing toward the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, with Palestinian Islamic Jihad-affiliated media claiming an announcement could come later today. According to a diplomatic official cited by The Times of Israel, the proposal includes Hamas storing its heavy weapons, the decommissioning of all weapons, dismantling Hamas's military infrastructure, and transferring authority in Gaza to a Palestinian technocratic government backed by an international force. The proposal still requires Israeli approval.
Negotiations in Cairo are reportedly advancing toward an announcement on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, with Palestinian Islamic Jihad-affiliated media claiming a statement could come later today. The proposal, according to a diplomatic official cited by The Times of Israel, would see Hamas store its heavy weapons, decommission all weapons, dismantle its military infrastructure, and transfer civilian authority in Gaza to a Palestinian technocratic government backed by an international force. The framework still requires Israeli approval.
The first reports of progress emerged at 14:25 Jerusalem, when Palestinian sources told Palestine Al-Youm that an announcement on reaching Phase 2 was expected. Simultaneously, journalist Amit Segal (N12) reported that Israeli and Gaza-side sources were briefing that negotiations were advancing, and the Gaza Peace Council confirmed a framework for full Hamas disarmament and the removal of the terror group from governing roles. Earlier, at 12:34, The Zioneer reported that Hamas was negotiating disarmament in Cairo with Qatar and Turkey mediating. At 14:52, Segal detailed the proposed agreement, specifying that all weapons would be stored under multinational guard and that no Israeli withdrawal would occur without full demilitarization.
The current talks build on months of diplomatic groundwork. As The Zioneer reported on July 28, a Hamas delegation headed to Cairo for Phase 2 talks. Earlier, on July 7, an Arab report indicated that the delegation had flown to Turkey for expanded discussions. On June 17, Qatar confirmed that its diplomatic apparatus was focused on full implementation of the ceasefire. The emerging framework also follows reports that Hamas was expected to disband its government emergency committees and appoint an interim manager, as The Zioneer reported on July 5, paving the way for a technocratic administration.
Key questions remain unresolved. It is unclear whether Hamas will ultimately agree to full disarmament, how the international stabilization force will be constituted, and whether Israel's security requirements, including the right to act against emerging threats, will be met. The Zioneer will continue to track the talks as they develop.
4 developments
- DevelopingUS and Israeli sources: Hamas disarmament framework 'very detailed and rigorous,' announcement imminent
- DevelopingArab report: Hamas delegation to arrive today for talks on ceasefire, disarmament, and withdrawal
- StrongReports: Hamas agrees to full disarmament in new agreement with mediators
- StrongHamas delegation heads to Cairo for second-phase Gaza ceasefire talks
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