A senior Hamas official said Friday morning that the group agreed to store its weapons—not to disarm—in response to President Trump's recent statements. "We agreed to store the weapons—not to disarm from them," the official was quoted as saying, as negotiations over a Gaza disarmament framework continue.
A senior Hamas official said Friday morning that the group agreed to store its weapons, not to disarm, in a direct response to President Trump. The official's remark, quoted in reports, appears to clarify the group's position on the Trump administration's proposed Gaza disarmament plan, which has been under negotiation. The Zioneer has reported on the evolving talks, including the 'zero trust' framework and the Board of Peace plan.
- StrongHamas negotiator Razi Hamed tells WSJ: No agreement on disarmament or Israeli involvement
- DevelopingHamas's al-Hayya tightens line on Gaza disarmament in talks with Trump officials
- StrongHamas reportedly agrees to all clauses of Trump's Gaza plan, sources say
- DevelopingHamas spokesman Hazem Qassem welcomes Trump's statement, urges US to pressure Israel on ceasefire
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