Hamas reached an agreement to disarm, officials say. It’s a significant move but faces challenges
Summary
Hamas has agreed to a plan to disarm as part of efforts to end the war in Gaza, but the process faces many challenges and may take a long time. The agreement includes conditions, such as Israel ending hostilities and withdrawing troops, and involves multiple phases including transferring weapons to a new Palestinian committee and deploying an international security force.Key Facts
- Hamas agreed to a road map for disarmament if Israel makes concessions like stopping fighting and pulling out troops.
- The agreement comes nine months after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire aimed at ending conflict between Israel and Hamas.
- The ceasefire plan includes Hamas giving up weapons, destroying tunnels, Israeli withdrawal, and establishing a new Palestinian government.
- There have been difficulties in negotiations, especially over disarmament.
- Hamas sees its weapons as central to its identity, making disarmament a major change.
- The disarmament will happen in phases, linked to Israeli troop withdrawal and the arrival of a Palestinian technocratic committee.
- Israel said it will not withdraw from areas in Gaza before Hamas disarms and the territory is demilitarized.
- The agreement is between Hamas and other countries but Israel is involved though not formally a signatory.
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