Hamas Rejects Israeli Disarmament Demand in Ceasefire Talks

Indirect negotiations mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the USA stall as Hamas deems Israel's precondition for disarmament unacceptable.

Hamas has firmly rejected Israel's demand for its disarmament as a precondition for a ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
The disarmament proposal, delivered through Egyptian mediators, reportedly surprised the Hamas delegation, which called it unacceptable.
Current negotiations focus on the release of Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners, and the resumption of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
The primary dispute centers on Hamas's demand for a complete Israeli military withdrawal versus Israel's insistence on maintaining a military presence.
The previous ceasefire collapsed a month ago due to unresolved disagreements, including the halt of aid shipments to Gaza.