Hamas rebuffs ‘trap’ disarmament plan as Israeli violations stall ceasefire process

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Hamas has rejected a US-backed disarmament proposal, viewing it as a "trap" that would leave Palestinians defenseless and destabilize Gaza. The group insists Israel must first fully implement the initial ceasefire terms, citing ongoing Israeli violations and restrictions on aid.

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Submitted by MEE correspondent on Sun, 04/19/2026 - 16:46 Sources say Hamas rejects US-backed proposal, citing failure to implement first phase of ceasefire and concerns over Gaza security Family members mourn outside the Nasser Hospital, the day after a Palestinian was killed in an Israeli strike in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip on 10 April 2026 (AFP/Bashar Taleb) Off Hamas has rebuffed a proposal by the US-backed “Board of Peace” to disarm the group, citing ongoing Israeli violations

Hamas rebuffs ‘trap’ disarmament plan as Israeli violations stall ceasefire process

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