Reports circulating Thursday afternoon indicate that Israel and Hamas are nearing understandings on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, which would include Hamas's full disarmament, according to reports. The development follows a day of intensive diplomatic reporting from Cairo, where mediators have been working on a detailed framework for dismantling the terror group's military capabilities.
Reports circulating just after 16:00 Thursday indicate that Israel and Hamas are nearing understandings on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, with Hamas expected to disarm. The development follows a day of intensive diplomatic reporting from Cairo, where mediators have been working on a detailed framework for dismantling the terror group's military capabilities.
The reporting began at 14:25, when Palestinian sources first told Palestine Al-Youm that an announcement on Phase 2 was expected. Minutes later, journalist Amit Segal (N12) reported progress, citing Israeli and Gaza-side sources. The Gaza Peace Council then confirmed a framework for full disarmament, and a detailed proposal emerged including Hamas's heavy weapons storage, decommissioning of all weapons, dismantling of military infrastructure, and transfer of civilian authority to a technocratic government. At 15:17, a new agreement was reported in which Hamas agreed to full disarmament, including surrender of all heavy and light weapons, tunnels, and stockpiles to multinational forces. By 15:30, mediators said talks were advancing toward an announcement. The latest report at 16:02 states that the understandings are now taking shape, bridging Israeli and Hamas positions, with full disarmament as a central component.
As The Zioneer reported on Thursday at 13:42, US and Israeli sources had indicated that Hamas was close to announcing disarmament under a rigorous framework. Earlier at 12:34, regional sources confirmed that a senior Hamas delegation was in Cairo negotiating with Qatari and Turkish mediators. The Zioneer's Eye on Zion bulletin at 14:09 noted that the framework was described as 'very detailed and rigorous.' The negotiations come amid broader diplomatic efforts, including a reported secret meeting between Trump administration officials and Hamas's Khalil al-Hayya on June 29, and Israel's reported preparation for a second military campaign should Hamas refuse disarmament, as reported on June 24.
No official confirmation from Israel or the mediators has been issued. The proposal still requires Israeli approval, and implementation details — including the timeline for disarmament and the role of international forces — remain to be finalized.
4 developments
- DevelopingUS and Israeli sources: Hamas disarmament framework 'very detailed and rigorous,' announcement imminent
- DevelopingArab report: Hamas delegation to arrive today for talks on ceasefire, disarmament, and withdrawal
- StrongReports: Hamas agrees to full disarmament in new agreement with mediators
- StrongHamas delegation heads to Cairo for second-phase Gaza ceasefire talks
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