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Hamas Leader Challenges Mediator, Threatens Ceasefire Talks

7/3/2025

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Tensions within Hamas are jeopardizing crucial negotiations with Israel, as senior leader Zaher Jabarin openly challenges the authority of mediator Bishara Bahbah. Jabarin's resistance to disarmament and exile, coupled with factional rivalries, intensifies the crisis. While some leaders question Bahbah's mediation abilities, they remain open to a ceasefire if it leads to a definitive outcome.

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Tensions within Hamas are jeopardizing crucial negotiations with Israel, as senior leader Zaher Jabarin openly challenges the authority of mediator Bishara Bahbah. Jabarin's resistance to disarmament and exile, coupled with factional rivalries, intensifies the crisis. While some leaders question Bahbah's mediation abilities, they remain open to a ceasefire if it leads to a definitive outcome.