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Hamas Claims Right to Arms Amid Ongoing Ceasefire Tensions

12/15/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Hamas' Gaza chief Khalil al-Hayya says Hamas has a legitimate right to bear arms and that ceasefire proposals must respect it.
The U.S.-sponsored ceasefire has been in effect since October 10, 2023, with accusations of violations by both sides.
Israeli forces control eastern half of Gaza while Hamas has regained western half.
A Doha conference on December 16 will plan an International Stabilisation Force for Gaza to monitor the truce.

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' armed resistance, and unresolved issues from the accords continue to fuel tensions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict today.

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Story summary

Hamas' Gaza chief Khalil al-Hayya says Hamas has a legitimate right to bear arms and that ceasefire proposals must respect it.
The U.S.-sponsored ceasefire has been in effect since October 10, 2023, with accusations of violations by both sides.
Israeli forces control eastern half of Gaza while Hamas has regained western half.
A Doha conference on December 16 will plan an International Stabilisation Force for Gaza to monitor the truce.

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