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U.S. and Hamas Discuss Disarmament Framework Amid Negotiations

4/12/2026

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Negotiations in Cairo between U.S. representatives and Hamas focus on a disarmament framework to dismantle Hamas's military capabilities within six to eight months.
Hamas has not yet responded to the framework.
A U.S. official says a decision is expected soon with cautious optimism about an agreement.
Reconstruction remains contingent on disarmament, with initial steps including a Palestinian technocratic committee and a police force to begin only as disarmament proceeds.

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Negotiations in Cairo between U.S. representatives and Hamas focus on a disarmament framework to dismantle Hamas's military capabilities within six to eight months.
Hamas has not yet responded to the framework.
A U.S. official says a decision is expected soon with cautious optimism about an agreement.
Reconstruction remains contingent on disarmament, with initial steps including a Palestinian technocratic committee and a police force to begin only as disarmament proceeds.