Reports and a statement from the Gaza Peace Council indicate that negotiations on the second phase of the ceasefire agreement are advancing, with a framework for the full disarmament of Hamas, the destruction of its tunnels and weapons production facilities, and no governing role for the terror group in Gaza.
The Gaza Peace Council confirmed Thursday afternoon that the framework for Phase 2 of the Gaza ceasefire agreement includes a rigorous process for the full disarmament of Hamas, the destruction of its tunnels and weapons production facilities, and no governing role for the terror group in Gaza, either overtly or behind the scenes. The confirmation follows a Telegram news channel report that Israel and Hamas are on the verge of announcing understandings on Phase 2.
The day's developments unfolded rapidly. At 13:42 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported, citing US and Israeli sources, that Hamas was close to announcing its disarmament under a framework described as "very detailed and rigorous." The Eye on Zion daily briefing at 14:09 summarized the emerging picture. At 14:25, Palestinian sources told Palestine Al-Youm, as reported by N12's Sapir Lipkin, that an announcement on Phase 2 was expected. Minutes later, journalist Amit Segal (N12) cited Israeli and Gaza-side sources indicating progress in the talks, with an announcement possible soon. The Peace Council's statement now provides on-the-record confirmation of the negotiation framework.
The Gaza Peace Council was established to administer the Strip following the ceasefire agreement. As The Zioneer reported on Tuesday, July 7, Hamas announced the dissolution of its governing apparatus in Gaza and expressed readiness to transfer weapons to the Peace Council. Earlier Thursday, at 12:34 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that advanced negotiations were underway in Cairo, with Qatar and Turkey mediating, and a potential signing ceremony in Egypt as early as the coming days.
The Telegram report's sourcing remains unclear, and a specific timeline for an announcement has not been provided. However, the Peace Council's statement adds an official layer to the previously unconfirmed reports. The implementation details of the disarmament process and the transfer of authority 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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