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Hamas Faces Disarmament Pressure Amid Rebuilding Demands

4/17/2026

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Hamas will soon enter a disarmament process, though it remains uncertain whether Hamas will comply.
The IDF expressed confidence that Hamas might negotiate concessions to avoid Israeli reinvasion.
Hamas has conditionally rejected US demands for disarmament unless Israel allows more rebuilding in Gaza.
The International Stabilization Force will not operate in Hamas-controlled areas and will focus on policing the Israel-Hamas border and developing neighborhoods.

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Hamas will soon enter a disarmament process, though it remains uncertain whether Hamas will comply.
The IDF expressed confidence that Hamas might negotiate concessions to avoid Israeli reinvasion.
Hamas has conditionally rejected US demands for disarmament unless Israel allows more rebuilding in Gaza.
The International Stabilization Force will not operate in Hamas-controlled areas and will focus on policing the Israel-Hamas border and developing neighborhoods.