Hamas has agreed to disarm. So why is Israel still refusing to leave Gaza?

Hamas has reportedly agreed to disarm in a peace plan for Gaza, but Israel remains steadfast in its refusal to withdraw from the territory. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the IDF will not withdraw until Hamas is disarmed, and the two nations have been engaged in talks with the Americans. US President Donald Trump called the agreement for disarming Hamas a "historic" achievement.

However, Israel continues to fire drones, and negotiations remain fraught with challenges. Palestinian casualties have soared to over 73,000 in the conflict, and both sides have become increasingly desperate for a breakthrough. Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar have mediated the talks, and Hamas appears to be leveraging its concessions to enhance its international standing and damage Israel's reputation.

Meanwhile, Netanyahu's political ambitions loom large, with his coalition facing a tough road to majority in the upcoming elections. This has led to Israel's unwillingness to budge, despite the significant humanitarian and political costs of maintaining the occupation.