Board of Peace says Hamas to start disarming in coming days; IDF hits Gaza arms depots
A Board of Peace official said Saturday that Hamas will begin handing over its weapons in the coming days, in accordance with the disarmament plan it approved this week.The official walked back an earlier statement made Thursday that Hamas’s approval of the disarmament plan immediately triggered the first 14 days of the deal — which would see Israeli forces pull back from positions in Gaza as the terror organization lays down its weapons and transfers control of the enclave to a technocratic body — and acknowledged the agreement has yet to enter into force.The Board of Peace official said the US-backed agency hoped the disarmament plan would begin in the coming days.Once in place, the deal begins with a two-week period during which the sides will finalize the timeline for the full implementation of Hamas’s disarmament over a period of 200 to 350 days, officials told reporters on a briefing…
A Board of Peace official announced that Hamas is expected to begin disarming in the coming days, following its approval of a disarmament plan. This plan would involve Israeli forces withdrawing from Gaza as Hamas relinquishes control to a technocratic body. However, Israel has expressed opposition, with a "senior Israeli official" stating that Jerusalem does not approve of the plan and will not withdraw, despite U.S. pressure. Further signaling non-cooperation, the IDF conducted airstrikes on five Hamas weapons depots in Gaza, including one near Shuhada al-Aqsa Hospital, which Hamas's health ministry reported damaged medicine warehouses. Hamas political bureau member Bassem Naim stated, "the ball is currently in the Israeli occupation’s court," urging mediators to pressure Israel to halt ceasefire violations. Palestinian civilians also voiced skepticism, citing unfulfilled promises of peace and improved living conditions.
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