Hamas Declines Disarmament in Gaza, Says Mashaal

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal announced that the group will not disarm or accept external oversight in Gaza, leading Israel’s Foreign Ministry to accuse Hamas of rejecting a peace plan. This declaration came during a conference in Istanbul, where Mashaal emphasized the group’s stance on maintaining control over the region. The situation reflects ongoing tensions in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The implications of this refusal could further complicate peace efforts in the region.

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