An exclusive report by The Zioneer cites testimonies from Gaza indicating that Hamas operatives are openly carrying weapons in the streets and settling personal scores. The report raises questions about the group's commitment to arms storage rather than disarmament amid ongoing negotiations.
The Zioneer has published an exclusive report based on testimonies from Gaza, describing Hamas operatives armed with Kalashnikovs moving openly through the streets and settling personal accounts. The report, whose details remain unverified by independent sources, paints a picture of an organization that retains significant offensive capability and territorial control.
The development comes against the backdrop of ongoing negotiations over a potential disarmament framework in Gaza. A senior Hamas official stated on July 31 that the group had agreed to store its weapons—not to disarm. Earlier, a Palestinian source told Kan News that Hamas was distributing rifles to operatives as personal weapons under civilian guise. The IDF has conducted multiple strikes on Hamas weapons storage sites in recent weeks, including one near a hospital in Deir al-Balah.
The Zioneer's exclusive adds to the body of evidence suggesting that Hamas is maintaining its military posture despite diplomatic efforts. The report could not be independently verified, and it remains unclear whether the armed operatives are part of the organization's official security apparatus or rogue elements.
- DevelopingPalestinian source claims Hamas distributing rifles to operatives under civilian guise
- DevelopingReport: Hamas demands disarmament of Israeli-linked militias, defines its weapons as 'legitimate resistance tools'
- DevelopingHamas insists its weapons are legitimate, pressures mediators, report says
- StrongHamas senior official says weapons storage deal is an internal Palestinian matter, not a disarmament
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