As Part of the 15-Point Agreement: Hamas's Debts to Be Paid Up to $400 Million

Under the 15-point agreement between the Peace Council and the mediators and Hamas, a commitment was reached to pay the organization's debts up to $400 million. The money will be transferred to suppliers and contract holders, but not to cover corruption or mismanagement. The Peace Council promises a case-by-case review of each claim.

As part of the 15-point agreement between the Peace Council and the mediators and Hamas, a commitment was reached to pay the debts of the terrorist organization up to $400 million. This was reported this evening (Tuesday) in the Kan News broadcast. It is a vague formulation in Section 5 of the document, according to which the money will be transferred to suppliers and contract holders. A source in the Peace Council confirmed the matter and explained that the funds will be transferred to public workers "who have not received payment, or to suppliers and contractors who provided services to the population and are still owed the money." The Peace Council promises that each claim for payment will be examined individually, and that there is no commitment to cover "Hamas corruption, other failed financial management related to its rule in Gaza, or anything related to the organization's record of terror and oppression." Last week, Kan News reported that the Peace Council is formulating a plan under which those who hand over weapons in Gaza and commit to abandoning terror will receive payment. According to the outline, which is still being formulated, the "weapon buyback" policy will be offered to those willing to lay down their arms and commit to renouncing violence and being subject to future oversight. According to estimates, handing over weapons will lead to payment of thousands of dollars and inclusion in a rehabilitation program that will also be built. The 20-point outline of US President Donald Trump, as well as the 15-point document agreed with Hamas, deals with weapon possession in accordance with Palestinian law. According to this law, every weapon, including pistols, must be held under license. The program is intended mainly for collecting Kalashnikov rifles. The Peace Council expects international financial support, mainly from Gulf states, to fund the weapon collection project.