Hamas Confirms Commitment to Gaza Demilitarization
Leaders of Hamas confirmed their commitment to the U.S.-led plan for the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip during a meeting with U.S. envoy Jared Kushner in Egypt, agreeing to transfer control to a Palestinian technocratic government and begin disarmament, while accusing Israel of failing to uphold its obligations under the first phase of the agreement.
Consensus
- Hamas leaders met with U.S. envoy Jared Kushner in Egypt on August 17.
- The meeting focused on the U.S.-led peace plan for Gaza, including demilitarization and transfer of control to a Palestinian technocratic government.
- Hamas confirmed acceptance of the second phase roadmap of the Trump administration's plan.
- Hamas stated it fully complied with the first phase ceasefire agreement and accused Israel of violating its terms.
- U.S. envoy Jared Kushner emphasized that real actions, not promises, are required for demilitarization.
- The U.S. is prepared to support international stabilization forces in Gaza if demilitarization proceeds.
- Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey are mediators in the Gaza conflict and have condemned Israeli actions in the enclave.
Points of divergence
- Kushner stated that the issue of demilitarization is not open for discussion and that Hamas must completely relinquish power, weapons, and military infrastructure. — vesti
- Hamas told Kushner they will only begin disarmament if Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu publicly commits to complying with the plan's conditions. — interfax
- The meeting included UN special coordinator Niccolò Mladenov, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, and senior U.S. advisors Arlie Lichtstone and Liran Tankman. — interfax
- Hamas expressed dissatisfaction with ongoing Israeli attacks and accused Tel Aviv of failing to fulfill the first phase of the agreement. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- HAMAS confirmed readiness for disarming and demilitarization of Gaza — Вести
- Hamas leaders told Kushner about disarmament plan support — Интерфакс
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