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Hamas Rejects Disarmament in Trump's Gaza Peace Plan

10/12/2025

Summary

Story summary

Hamas rejected disarmament as part of US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, calling it "out of the question" and "not negotiable".
The rejection comes as a Gaza ceasefire follows plan’s first phase, including a hostage exchange and Israeli withdrawal.
Hossam Badran, a Hamas political bureau member, said the group would not participate in signing in Egypt.
He emphasized Hamas is prepared to confront renewed aggression against the Palestinian people.

History

Historical Context

In 2005, Israel executed its unilateral Disengagement Plan, removing all 8,475 settlers from Gaza and dismantling 21 settlements. This withdrawal, aimed at reducing conflict, inadvertently empowered Hamas, which won 44% of the vote in the 2006 Palestinian elections. The ongoing tensions and Hamas's refusal to disarm highlight the enduring instability in the region and complicate peace efforts between Israel and Palestinian factions.

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Story summary

Hamas rejected disarmament as part of US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, calling it "out of the question" and "not negotiable".
The rejection comes as a Gaza ceasefire follows plan’s first phase, including a hostage exchange and Israeli withdrawal.
Hossam Badran, a Hamas political bureau member, said the group would not participate in signing in Egypt.
He emphasized Hamas is prepared to confront renewed aggression against the Palestinian people.

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