Hamas armed wing says disarmament demands not acceptable
Spokesperson Abu Obeida says calling for the group’s disarmament amounts to an attempt to continue Israel’s genocide.

Spokesperson Abu Obeida says calling for the group’s disarmament amounts to an attempt to continue Israel’s genocide.








Meshaal describes discussion around Hamas handing over weapons as continuation of a policy to neutralise resistance.

Khaled Meshaal, the head of Hamas abroad, has spoken at the Global News Insight Forum on the rights of Palestinians to resist.
Palestinian women tell of harrowing experience at hands of the Israeli military at reopened Rafah crossing in Gaza.
Official’s comment on amnesty for Hamas members seen as ‘significant step’, as focus moves to next stage of ceasefire.
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Hamas has agreed to “give up their weapons” and will be “blown away” if they do not follow through, Donald Trump said.
Dozens of families fled a targeted village after an Israeli warning was issued, with drone activity in the area.

Trump says Israel has complied with the Gaza ceasefire as he urges Netanyahu to move to phase two.

President Trump said he wants to move to phase two of the Gaza ceasefire “quickly” if Hamas disarms soon.
The group also confirmed the death of former Gaza chief Mohammed Sinwar.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said peace will never happen if Hamas has the ability to “threaten or attack Israel.”