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Hamas Faces Disarmament Deadline Amid Israeli Military Threat

4/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

Hamas faces a deadline to respond to a disarmament proposal from Donald Trump's Board of Peace, which aims to dismantle Hamas's military capabilities.
Nickolay Mladenov, the board's director, is to meet Hamas representatives for a final decision.
Israeli officials warn that rejection could trigger military action.
The eight-month disarmament will be overseen by a Palestinian technocratic committee and an international stabilization force.
Reconstruction efforts remain on hold pending Hamas's decision.

History

Historical Context

The Oslo Accords, signed on September 13, 1993, marked a pivotal moment in Israeli-Palestinian relations, establishing a framework for Palestinian self-governance through the creation of the Palestinian Authority. Despite initial hopes, ongoing violence and political opposition, including the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin in 1995, have hindered lasting peace, complicating current disarmament proposals and reconstruction efforts in Palestinian territories.

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Story summary

Hamas faces a deadline to respond to a disarmament proposal from Donald Trump's Board of Peace, which aims to dismantle Hamas's military capabilities.
Nickolay Mladenov, the board's director, is to meet Hamas representatives for a final decision.
Israeli officials warn that rejection could trigger military action.
The eight-month disarmament will be overseen by a Palestinian technocratic committee and an international stabilization force.
Reconstruction efforts remain on hold pending Hamas's decision.

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