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Hamas Open to Weapon Freeze Amid Rising Tensions

12/15/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Bassem Naim, a Hamas official, said Hamas is open to freezing or storing weapons but will not disarm.
Israel's military killed Raed Saad, a Hamas commander, in a strike that killed four others.
The assassination heightens tensions as both sides accuse each other of violating a ceasefire on October 10, 2023.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said next phase of the US-brokered peace plan could begin soon, contingent on Hamas disarmament.

History

Historical Context

The Oslo Accords, signed in 1993, initiated a peace process between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), leading to the establishment of the Palestinian Authority. Despite hopes for resolution, ongoing tensions, including Hamas's recent calls for a weapons freeze and the assassination of Raed Saad, highlight the fragile state of peace efforts stemming from unresolved issues since the Accords.

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Story summary

Bassem Naim, a Hamas official, said Hamas is open to freezing or storing weapons but will not disarm.
Israel's military killed Raed Saad, a Hamas commander, in a strike that killed four others.
The assassination heightens tensions as both sides accuse each other of violating a ceasefire on October 10, 2023.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said next phase of the US-brokered peace plan could begin soon, contingent on Hamas disarmament.

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