A Hamas delegation is now in Cairo for talks, as two core disputes with Israel remain unresolved, sources report. Hamas reportedly signaled openness to a weapons-storage arrangement (rather than full disarmament) conditioned on an Israeli withdrawal, but Israel insists on complete disarmament including tunnels and uniforms. The second dispute involves Hamas's demand that its 40,000 civil and security personnel be retained or compensated under any future administration.
A Hamas delegation is currently in Cairo for ceasefire negotiations, with two major unresolved disputes between the sides, according to a report from reports's monitored channels.
On the weapons issue, Hamas has reportedly expressed willingness to accept a proposal by UN envoy Nikolay Mladenov for a phased weapons-storage arrangement — concentrated and stored under supervision — rather than full disarmament, conditioned on an Israeli withdrawal. Israel has categorically rejected this, demanding complete disarmament of all weaponry, tunnels, and even the uniforms of Hamas's military wing.
The second dispute centers on governance. Israel refuses to allow any Hamas-affiliated civil, police, or military personnel to serve under the next administration. Hamas in turn demands a solution — either compensation or employment — for its 40,000 civil servants and police officers, 10,000 of whom are police. Hamas has stated: 'Either they receive compensation not from our funds, or a suitable employment solution must be found for them.'
The diplomatic context is complex: as The Zioneer has previously covered (June 12, 2026), diplomats assess a breakthrough before Israeli elections is unlikely amid growing political constraints. The Trump administration's envoys Witkoff and Kushner have backed the Mladenov text with guarantees, but Israel's demand for complete disarmament remains a key obstacle.
3 developments
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- StrongArab report: Hamas delegation flies from Cairo to Turkey ahead of expanded ceasefire talks
- StrongHamas says delegation completed Cairo talks, heading to Turkey
- DevelopingArab report: Hamas delegation to arrive today for talks on ceasefire, disarmament, and withdrawal
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