Political sources in the US and Israel update that Hamas is very close to announcing its full disarmament. According to the sources, the framework for the complete dismantling of the terror group's weapons is 'very detailed and rigorous.' The update follows earlier reports Thursday that the organization is nearing a public declaration.
Political sources in the United States and Israel updated Thursday afternoon that Hamas is very close to announcing its full disarmament, describing the framework as 'very detailed and rigorous.' The update, reported at 13:58 Jerusalem time, reinforces earlier reports from the same sources that the terror organization is on the verge of a public declaration.
Earlier Thursday at 12:34, The Zioneer reported that advanced negotiations were underway in Cairo for Hamas to announce disarmament and transfer administrative control of Gaza to an international stabilization force, with Qatar and Turkey mediating. At 13:42, US and Israeli sources first said Hamas was close to announcing the move.
The latest language emphasizes the rigor of the framework, which sources say involves a complete dismantling of the group's weaponry and tunnel infrastructure. One official previously characterized the move as a 'surrender.'
The development follows a series of related moves over recent weeks. On July 7, Hamas announced the dissolution of its governing apparatus in Gaza and expressed readiness to transfer weapons to the Gaza Peace Council. Earlier, in June, reports emerged of a revised weapons-disposal plan backed by US envoys. The IDF has assessed that Hamas is also rebuilding military capabilities, raising questions about the sincerity of the disarmament process.
As of this writing, no official announcement has been made by Hamas. The situation remains developing.
2 developments
- StrongReports: Hamas agrees to full disarmament in new agreement with mediators
- DevelopingHamas announces dissolution of its Gaza government, readiness to transfer weapons to Peace Council
- StrongHamas receives revised Gaza weapons-disposal plan backed by US envoys, sources say
- DevelopingReport: Hamas demands disarmament of Israeli-linked militias, defines its weapons as 'legitimate resistance tools'
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