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Hamas Refuses Disarmament Without U.S.-Backed Israeli Withdrawal

4/2/2026

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Hamas told mediators it will not disarm without assurances Israel will withdraw from Gaza under the U.S. President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' plan.
During talks in Cairo, Hamas demanded an end to Israeli violations and clarification on territorial control.
The discussions are unlikely to yield breakthroughs, as Israel insists on Hamas's disarmament before any withdrawal.
Trump's envoy Nickolay Mladenov said all mediators support the plan.

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Hamas told mediators it will not disarm without assurances Israel will withdraw from Gaza under the U.S. President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' plan.
During talks in Cairo, Hamas demanded an end to Israeli violations and clarification on territorial control.
The discussions are unlikely to yield breakthroughs, as Israel insists on Hamas's disarmament before any withdrawal.
Trump's envoy Nickolay Mladenov said all mediators support the plan.