‘We believe Hamas will not disarm,’ Israeli-backed militia figure in Gaza tells ‘Post’
Dismantling armed militias could discourage locals from working with Israel, says a Gaza resident. "People will think twice for fear of being abandoned."
A Palestinian source in Gaza, allied with Israeli-backed militias, has stated that Hamas is not planning to disarm its weapons, dismissing the plan as "empty talk". This is because, for Hamas, weapons are essential for their survival and power. If they disarm, they believe they will lose their existence. Hamas has agreed to store its weapons with the Palestinian technocratic committee, known as the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), but sources in Gaza are skeptical.
The militia-affiliated Gaza source claims Hamas is only buying time to maintain its power. However, some Palestinians express cautious optimism that the agreement may be a step towards a better future for post-war Gaza. The militia-affiliated source argues that if Hamas truly disarms and stops ruling Gaza, they might consider participating in the new arrangements.
However, they insist that disbanding Israeli-backed militias could lead to reprisals from Hamas, as these militias are seen as traitors. The militia-affiliated figure also believes Israel will continue to support them, despite the current distrust from the Palestinian public.
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