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Hamas Agrees to Disarm, Israel to Withdraw from Gaza Under Peace Plan

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Hamas has agreed to disarm and Israel has agreed to withdraw from Gaza as part of a second phase of a peace plan.
  • The agreement, brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, aims for Hamas's complete disarmament and the establishment of a new Palestinian government.
  • However, Israel has reportedly rejected the current proposal, demanding complete disarmament and the prevention of arms smuggling as preconditions.

Hamas has agreed to disarm and Israel has agreed to withdraw from the Gaza Strip, marking a significant development in the ongoing peace negotiations. This agreement is reportedly the second phase of a peace plan discussed in Cairo with mediators including Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey.

The complete disarmament of Hamas for the sake of peace.

— Donald TrumpAnnouncing the agreement on his social media platform.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on his social media platform, Truth Social, that a "historic agreement" for the complete disarmament of Hamas had been reached. He described it as a crucial step towards a new Palestinian government governing Gaza in cooperation with a U.S.-led peace committee, ensuring Israel's security by preventing Gaza from being used as a base for terrorist attacks.

Hamas agreed to disarm by handing over its weapons to an International Stabilization Force (ISF) and designating specific demilitarized zones. This process, which could take 200-300 days, would be verified by an independent body. The ISF, to be commanded by a U.S. general and composed of approximately 5,000 multinational soldiers, would train Palestinian police, act as a buffer after Israeli withdrawal, and oversee the dismantling of tunnels and weapons.

The negotiations to reach the final agreement were very difficult and harsh. The issue of disarmament depends on the progress of Israel's withdrawal from Gaza and reconstruction.

— Gazi HamadHamas official speaking to Al Jazeera about the challenges of the negotiations.

Despite Hamas's agreement, Israel has expressed reservations. An unnamed Israeli official told Reuters that the 15-point proposal discussed in the talks did not meet Israel's demands. Israel insists on the complete disarmament of Hamas, the prevention of arms smuggling into Gaza, and full demilitarization as prerequisites for any agreement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also indicated a desire to expand Israeli control within Gaza by up to 70%. Meanwhile, clashes continue in Gaza, with recent Israeli airstrikes resulting in Palestinian casualties, including children, which the Israeli military stated targeted Hamas operatives.

The 15-point proposal discussed in the talks did not meet Israel's demands.

— Unnamed Israeli officialStating Israel's rejection of the current proposal to Reuters.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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