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Hamas Offers Weapons Transfer If Israel Withdraws

12/8/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist movement, says it is ready to hand over weapons in Gaza to the Palestinian Authority if Israeli forces withdraw.
Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas's chief negotiator, says arms are tied to the "existence of the occupation."
Hamas accepts United Nations forces as monitors but rejects any international disarmament force.
Khaled Mashaal, a Hamas leader, says the group will not disarm and will not accept international oversight.

History

Historical Context

The Oslo Accords, signed in 1993 and 1995, aimed to establish peace between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), leading to the creation of the Palestinian Authority. However, ongoing violence from groups like Hamas and the failure to resolve key issues, such as Israeli settlements and the status of Jerusalem, have perpetuated tensions, undermining regional stability and international diplomatic efforts.

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Story summary

Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist movement, says it is ready to hand over weapons in Gaza to the Palestinian Authority if Israeli forces withdraw.
Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas's chief negotiator, says arms are tied to the "existence of the occupation."
Hamas accepts United Nations forces as monitors but rejects any international disarmament force.
Khaled Mashaal, a Hamas leader, says the group will not disarm and will not accept international oversight.

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