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Hamas Proposes Ceasefire for Gaza's Rebuilding Efforts

10/19/2025

Summary

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Hamas seeks a three- to five-year ceasefire with Israel to permit Gaza's rebuilding, said Mohammed Nazzal, a Hamas politburo member.
Nazzal said disarmament depends on project specifics, and Hamas will decide during negotiations.
Arab diplomats are discussing potential arrangements for Hamas's weapons, including transfer to peacekeepers.
Trump's peace plan excludes Hamas from future governance but offers amnesty.
Nazzal confirmed Hamas's presence during a transitional phase, with Palestinian elections after reconstruction.

History

Historical Context

The Oslo Accords, signed in 1993, initiated a peace process between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), establishing the Palestinian Authority for limited self-governance in parts of the West Bank and Gaza. Despite hopes for lasting peace, ongoing violence, including Hamas attacks, and Israeli settlement expansion have complicated the situation, highlighting the challenges of achieving a stable resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Story summary

Hamas seeks a three- to five-year ceasefire with Israel to permit Gaza's rebuilding, said Mohammed Nazzal, a Hamas politburo member.
Nazzal said disarmament depends on project specifics, and Hamas will decide during negotiations.
Arab diplomats are discussing potential arrangements for Hamas's weapons, including transfer to peacekeepers.
Trump's peace plan excludes Hamas from future governance but offers amnesty.
Nazzal confirmed Hamas's presence during a transitional phase, with Palestinian elections after reconstruction.

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