Summary
Hamas's armed wing has rejected calls to disarm, linking the issue to Israel's ongoing conflict in Gaza. The group's spokesperson stated that disarmament demands are unacceptable before Israel fully complies with a U.S.-brokered ceasefire plan. Over 72,000 Palestinians have died in the ongoing conflict with Israel, which started in October 2023.
Key Facts
- A Hamas spokesperson rejected calls for the group's disarmament.
- The spokesperson said disarmament demands are an attempt to continue genocide.
- President Trump's ceasefire plan includes a demand for Hamas to give up weapons.
- Since the ceasefire began, over 705 Palestinians have died in Israeli attacks.
- Hamas insists on guarantees of Israel's full withdrawal from Gaza before discussing disarmament.
- Over 72,000 Palestinians have been killed since the conflict began in October 2023.
- More than 2,000 people have died in the related conflict in Iran.
- Israeli actions in Lebanon have resulted in over 1,400 deaths and 1.2 million displacements.
