Hamas Wants Police Involvement with US-Backed NCAG

Hamas aims to integrate its 10,000 police officers into a new US-backed Palestinian administration for Gaza, a move likely opposed by Israel as Hamas debates disarmament. Following an October ceasefire brokered by Donald Trump, governance is intended to transition to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), which excludes Hamas. The US seeks the demilitarization of Gaza, linking Israeli troop withdrawals to Hamas relinquishing its weapons. Despite ongoing disarmament discussions, Hamas emphasizes the need for a political process on Palestinian statehood before disarming.

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