In a recent statement, Hamas reiterated its stance against disarming until an independent Palestinian state is realized, in direct response to pressures from Israel and international stakeholders. The group voiced concerns following remarks from US envoy Steve Witkoff suggesting that Hamas had shown willingness to consider disarmament. However, the ongoing indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel remain stalled, exacerbated by worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza and ongoing violence.
Hamas Declares Disarmament Tied to Palestinian Statehood
Hamas Declares Disarmament Tied to Palestinian Statehood
Hamas stands firm on its refusal to disarm until a sovereign Palestinian state is established, amidst escalating tensions and demands from Israel.
Hamas emphasized that it views disarmament as tantamount to relinquishing its right to fight back, linking their armed resistance to the struggle for statehood. As regional and international calls for disarmament increase, concerns mount regarding the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza, with UN agencies warning about severe malnutrition and starvation. Simultaneously, Israel's military campaign continues in response to the recent conflict ignited by Hamas’s attacks on October 7, 2023, resulting in significant casualties and a complex stalemate in negotiations for peace and prisoner releases.
The situation remains tense and dynamic, with both humanitarian and political implications stretching across the region and beyond.
The situation remains tense and dynamic, with both humanitarian and political implications stretching across the region and beyond.
