Hamas has stated that any surrender of heavy weaponry is contingent upon Israel ceasing “all forms of aggression” and withdrawing its forces from Gaza. Amidst these differing demands, a senior official on the peace committee maintained that the US-backed territorial peace plan represents the only viable path forward. However, internal Israeli discussions revealed significant disagreement regarding the proposed framework.
During a cabinet meeting, Benjamin Netanjahu indicated that Israel currently rejects the 15-point document. He asserted that the Israeli army would not withdraw until Hamas is thoroughly disarmed and no longer poses a threat to Israeli forces and citizens. Conversely, Hamas officials addressed the media on Sunday, reaffirming the group’s commitment to the agreement and expressing readiness to “seriously and responsibly cooperate” in implementing the plan.
Hamas appealed to mediators to ensure that all involved parties adhere to the agreed-upon terms. The divergence in stated positions suggests a critical impasse. Reports indicate that Israel’s stated rejection of the framework effectively stalls the progress of the peace plan.
The differing prerequisites—Hamas demanding withdrawal first, and Israel demanding disarmament first—highlight the core obstacles hindering any immediate resolution.
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