Hamas and Palestinian factions in Gaza announced Saturday they have agreed to transfer heavy weaponry—including ATGMs, long-range rockets, anti-aircraft guns, and heavy mortars—to the technocratic NCAG entity, but only after Israel meets conditions including full IDF withdrawal, dismantling of anti-Hamas groups, and reconstruction. Hamas retains the right to keep light weapons (RPGs, rifles) and infrastructure such as tunnels, warehouses, and factories.
Saturday's announcement by Hamas and Palestinian factions marks a concrete step in the Gaza disarmament process, but it is heavily conditioned. The groups agreed to transfer heavy weapons—including anti-tank guided missiles, long-range rockets, heavy-caliber anti-aircraft guns, and 120mm mortars—to the technocratic NCAG entity. However, implementation is contingent on Israel completing a set of protocols: full withdrawal of IDF forces from the Strip, dismantling of Palestinian groups opposed to Hamas, the reconstruction of Gaza, and the deployment of an international stabilization force (ISF) and the NCAG.
Hamas retains the right to keep light weapons such as RPGs and rifles, as well as its infrastructure—tunnels, warehouses, and factories. This mirrors earlier indications that the group seeks to preserve a core military capability even under a disarmament framework.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the evolving Gaza agreement, including the Trump administration's announcement of a historic disarmament deal, and the details of a proposed weapons storage mechanism under multinational oversight. The conditions outlined Saturday echo those reported earlier: Hamas has consistently demanded a full Israeli withdrawal and a Palestinian state as prerequisites for handing over heavy arms.
The practical verification of this agreement—particularly the handling of tunnels and the prevention of rearmament—remains a key concern for Israeli security officials.
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