Hamas has labeled Israel's latest ceasefire proposal, which demands their disarmament, as unacceptable, stating it crosses countless red lines. Negotiations are stalled as Israel offers a temporary 45-day ceasefire in exchange for the release of Israeli captives held by Hamas. Senior Hamas officials assert that disarmament is out of the question amidst ongoing occupation and violence. The backdrop includes Israel's controversial plans regarding Palestinian expulsion from Gaza, making the idea of Hamas laying down arms seem implausible without a meaningful political resolution.
The request to disarm Hamas is not even acceptable to hear. This is not just a red line; it is a million red lines, Abu Zuhri said.
Hamas has insisted that Israel commit to ending the war and remove its forces from Gaza in exchange for handing over all remaining captives.
The demand that Hamas disarm was likely a non-starter after Israel publicly outlined a plan to forcibly expel Palestinians from Gaza.
It is difficult to see any Palestinian group talking about laying down arms in the absence of any political horizon.
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