Hamas Would Retain Some Weapons Initially Under Draft Gaza Plan
According to The New York Times, a draft plan under discussion for Gaza's post-conflict future would permit Hamas to retain some of its weapons during an initial transitional period. The proposal represents a significant concession in ongoing negotiations and reflects the complexities of reaching any agreement to end hostilities.
The plan reportedly envisions a phased approach in which Hamas would gradually disarm, but would be allowed to maintain a portion of its arsenal in the early stages. The arrangement is intended to build trust and facilitate a ceasefire, though it is likely to face resistance from Israeli officials who have insisted on Hamas's complete disarmament as a precondition for any lasting peace agreement. The draft highlights the difficult tradeoffs involved in negotiating an end to the conflict in Gaza.
The plan reportedly envisions a phased approach in which Hamas would gradually disarm, but would be allowed to maintain a portion of its arsenal in the early stages. The arrangement is intended to build trust and facilitate a ceasefire, though it is likely to face resistance from Israeli officials who have insisted on Hamas's complete disarmament as a precondition for any lasting peace agreement. The draft highlights the difficult tradeoffs involved in negotiating an end to the conflict in Gaza.