Channel 13 reports, citing two regional sources, that advanced contacts are underway for Hamas to announce disarmament and hand over the Gaza Strip to an international stabilization force. According to the report, a signing of the understandings in Egypt is being considered in the coming days.
Channel 13's report, citing two regional sources, provides the most concrete indication yet that Hamas may be preparing to announce a significant concession. The report follows an earlier bulletin at 08:02 Jerusalem that Hamas may announce disarmament, but now adds that two regional sources confirm advanced contacts and that a signing in Egypt is being considered within days.
This development is part of a months-long diplomatic process. As The Zioneer has reported, previous milestones include a revised weapons-disposal plan handed to Hamas in June (Jun 19), the expected dissolution of Hamas's government emergency committees (Jul 5), and a Hamas delegation arriving for talks on ceasefire and disarmament (Jul 9). The current report suggests the process may be nearing a formal agreement.
The involvement of regional sources and the potential venue in Egypt indicate that the negotiations have moved beyond the internal Palestinian track. However, the details of the international stabilization force and the mechanism for disarmament remain to be clarified. The Zioneer will continue to monitor whether this report is corroborated by additional sources.
3 developments
- DevelopingArab report: Hamas delegation to arrive today for talks on ceasefire, disarmament, and withdrawal
- StrongHamas receives revised Gaza weapons-disposal plan backed by US envoys, sources say
- DevelopingHamas reorganizing and controlling territory in Gaza, testimonies to N12 say
- DevelopingRevised Palestinian proposal on Gaza disarmament reported by Asharq Al-Awsat
Source and signal
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