Negotiators meeting in Cairo are discussing a proposed framework that would establish a process for eliminating all tunnels, weapons depots, and weapons production facilities throughout the Gaza Strip, a source familiar with the talks said. The discussions focus on the future of Gaza and Hamas disarmament.
Negotiators convened in Cairo on Thursday to discuss a framework for the future of Gaza and the disarmament of Hamas. A source familiar with the talks told The Zioneer that the proposed plan establishes a process for eliminating all tunnels, weapons depots, and weapons production facilities throughout the Strip.
The talks follow a series of reports in recent weeks. As The Zioneer reported earlier today, US and Israeli sources indicated that Hamas is close to announcing full disarmament under a rigorous framework. Earlier this week, a diplomat told i24NEWS that the roadmap would have 'no exceptions' for weapons or individuals. On July 6, Hamas was reported to have raised new demands and refused access to weapons in tunnels, according to diplomatic sources.
The Trump administration has been pushing for a resolution, with envoys Witkoff and Kushner reportedly backing a revised document handed to Hamas by UN envoy Nikolay Mladenov last month. The current discussions in Cairo involve mediators from Qatar and Turkey. The outcome remains unclear, with Hamas's response and verification mechanisms still pending.
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