Hamas Open to Freezing Weapons for Ceasefire

Hamas, a senior official from the group, has expressed openness to freezing or storing weapons as part of a ceasefire agreement with Israel. This development could be a significant step in resolving the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. The groups willingness to engage in discussions to avoid future escalations comes as both sides prepare for a more complex second phase of the agreement. The Israeli demand for Hamas to disarm has been a major sticking point, but the group has suggested it would consider laying down arms as part of a process leading to the establishment of a Palestinian state. The twenty-point plan presented by former President Donald Trump forms the basis of the ceasefire, but it lacks specific details and timelines, requiring extensive negotiations. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.