Hamas distributing personal weapons to operatives to avoid total disarmament amid BoP deal - report
A Palestinian source said Hamas is distributing rifles to individuals under the guise of personal firearms, while insisting it will not disarm despite the Board of Peace agreement.
Hamas has begun distributing individual weapons to its operatives in the Gaza Strip as part of the Board of Peace's disarmament deal, according to a Palestinian source cited by Kan News. The objective of this rifle distribution is to ensure that weapons remain in the hands of Hamas members under the guise of personal ownership, as asserted by the Palestinian source.
Hamas has adamantly refused to disarm, stating "Hamas will not disarm. Period." Despite this, the Board of Peace maintains that the terror organization is committed to adhering to the disarmament deal, disregarding the contradictory statements made by Hamas officials. Other sources claim that Hamas has confirmed its participation in the agreement with several Middle Eastern countries, including Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, as well as the United States.
The Board of Peace deal mandates Hamas disarmament and an IDF withdrawal from Gaza, with the International Stabilization Force (ISF) set to begin reconstruction in cooperation with new civil forces. However, Israel has criticized the agreement, particularly the fine details that US President Donald Trump plans to roll out in phases.
The deal requires Israel to withdraw from Gaza, allowing the ISF to restore stability, with Hamas obliged to cease all military activity for two weeks before disarming.
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