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Hamas Declares Executive Wing Dissolution Amid Ceasefire Talks, Insists on Retaining Weapons

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Hamas Declares Executive Wing Dissolution Amid Ceasefire Talks, Insists on Retaining Weapons
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First reported by N12 · 13 minutes ago

What happened

Hamas announced dissolving its Gaza executive wing to ease criticism amid stalled ceasefire talks but insists on keeping its weapons. The move is largely symbolic, aiming to show flexibility without disarming. Hamas accuses Israel of backtracking on agreements and continues negotiations through mediators in Cairo and Istanbul.

  • 01Hamas dissolves its Gaza executive wing as a symbolic move amid ceasefire talks.
  • 02The group insists its weapons are legitimate and refuses to disarm.
  • 03Hamas delegation met in Istanbul after recent Cairo negotiations to assess progress.
  • 04Israel allegedly demands Hamas disarm before full withdrawal, causing deadlock.
  • 05Mediators report partial agreement on issues but key disputes remain over weapons and governance.
  • 06Many Gaza residents view Hamas’s dissolution announcement as cosmetic and ineffective.

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N12Center · Hebrew13 minutes ago
Hamas Declares Executive Wing Dissolution Amid Ceasefire Talks, Insists on Retaining Weapons
MakoCenter · Hebrew13 minutes ago
Hamas Declares Executive Wing Disbanded Amid Gaza Truce Talks and Weapons Dispute

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