Negotiations on Hamas disarmament reach deadlock, Israel threatens to resume fighting – media
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Negotiations on the disarmament of Hamas have reached a deadlock due to the demands of the parties. Israel is threatening to resume hostilities in Gaza in the near future.
Negotiations between Hamas and representatives of the Peace Council regarding disarmament and a ceasefire have reached a deadlock. This was reported by The Jerusalem Post, according to UNN.
Details
According to KAN News, citing Palestinian sources, contradictions arose during negotiations between a representative of the Peace Council and a Hamas delegation.
Hamas refuses to proceed to the next stage of the agreement and insists that disarmament is only possible after the full implementation of the first phase, which involves the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza.
Positions of the Parties
According to sources, Israel does not agree to a full withdrawal of troops and states that it will not abandon positions outside the so-called "yellow line."
If Hamas does not disarm, the Israel Defense Forces will return to hostilities in Gaza in the near future
Hamas also demands guarantees for the creation of an independent Palestinian state as a condition for further steps.
Further Actions
According to media reports, the Israeli security cabinet is already discussing the possibility of resuming hostilities in the Gaza Strip.
Israel is expected to demand concrete steps regarding the disarmament of Hamas and the formation of a new technocratic government in the region.