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Hamas May Disarm Partially Amid Ongoing Negotiations

10/9/2025

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Summary

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Arab mediators say Hamas could accept partial disarmament if Trump guarantees no resumption of fighting.
Indirect talks in Egypt examine hostage exchange, but Hamas's weapons disputes persist.
Experts doubt Hamas will fully disarm, viewing arms as essential to identity.
Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner negotiate a 20-point plan.
Israeli officials say Hamas's tunnel infrastructure remains largely intact.

History

Historical Context

The Camp David Accords, signed on September 17, 1978, by Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, marked a historic peace agreement facilitated by U.S. President Jimmy Carter. This agreement led to the 1979 Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty and reshaped Middle Eastern politics, as Egypt's alignment with Israel sparked discontent among Arab nations and complicated the Palestinian issue.

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Story summary

Arab mediators say Hamas could accept partial disarmament if Trump guarantees no resumption of fighting.
Indirect talks in Egypt examine hostage exchange, but Hamas's weapons disputes persist.
Experts doubt Hamas will fully disarm, viewing arms as essential to identity.
Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner negotiate a 20-point plan.
Israeli officials say Hamas's tunnel infrastructure remains largely intact.

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