World · 2 April 2026
Hamas Demands Israeli Withdrawal Guarantees Before Disarmament Talks
Hamas has told mediators it will not discuss disarmament unless Israel commits to a full military withdrawal from Gaza. The demand has stalled progress on a US-backed peace plan, which links Hamas giving up weapons to Israeli troop exit. Talks in Cairo with regional mediators highlighted deep mistrust, with both sides insisting on conditions first, making any near-term breakthrough in negotiations unlikely.
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