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Disarmament Talks: Hamas Hesitant, Israel Insistent

12/17/2025

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Barrack Navigates Disarmament

Special Envoy Tom Barrack acknowledged the difficulty in convincing Hamas to relinquish its weapons.
Hamas has shown some willingness to freeze arms.
Israel demands complete disarmament.
Qatar and Turkey are seen as key persuaders amid skepticism about their influence.
The disarmament process depends on a stable Palestinian administration and assurances of statehood.

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Diplomats Assess Disarmament

Western and Arab diplomats visited Lebanese-Israeli border to assess disarmament efforts and reinforce the ceasefire after the November 2024 war.
The Lebanese Armed Forces, with United Nations (U.N.) peacekeepers, aim to clear Hezbollah south of the Litani River by year-end.
Hezbollah's leader stated the group will keep its weapons elsewhere in Lebanon.
Gen. Haikal will meet U.S., French, and Saudi officials in France to discuss support for the army's mission.

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Barrack Navigates Disarmament

Special Envoy Tom Barrack acknowledged the difficulty in convincing Hamas to relinquish its weapons.
Hamas has shown some willingness to freeze arms.
Israel demands complete disarmament.
Qatar and Turkey are seen as key persuaders amid skepticism about their influence.
The disarmament process depends on a stable Palestinian administration and assurances of statehood.

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