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Hamas Rejects Disarmament Plan, Israel Warns of Force

4/14/2026

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Hamas rejects the disarmament plan by Nickolay Mladenov, the U.S.-led Gaza envoy.
A Hamas official says talks on the second phase of the U.S. President Donald Trump peace plan will not proceed until Israel fully implements first phase.
Hamas says the second phase aims for Gaza demilitarization and complete Israeli withdrawal, requiring halting violations before talks.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns Hamas will be disarmed by force if needed.

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Hamas rejects the disarmament plan by Nickolay Mladenov, the U.S.-led Gaza envoy.
A Hamas official says talks on the second phase of the U.S. President Donald Trump peace plan will not proceed until Israel fully implements first phase.
Hamas says the second phase aims for Gaza demilitarization and complete Israeli withdrawal, requiring halting violations before talks.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns Hamas will be disarmed by force if needed.