Exclusive: One Surprising Figure Behind the Hamas Deal | Report

A report in the British media reveals that Mohammed Dahlan, former head of the security apparatus in Gaza, assisted in the negotiations with Hamas. Dahlan, close to the UAE, pressured Hamas to join the political struggle. The agreement includes disarmament and payment of debts of $400 million. The deal matured thanks to the fatigue of the mediators and an American desire for an achievement.

A report in the British media reveals that Mohammed Dahlan, a veteran Palestinian figure who previously served as head of the security apparatus in Gaza, stood behind the agreement with Hamas. Dahlan, 64, lives in exile in Abu Dhabi and serves as a close advisor to the president of the UAE. He joined forces with Marwan Barghouti, imprisoned in Israel, and pressured Hamas to join a political struggle against Abu Mazen. The agreement includes a disarmament clause and a clause for the payment of debts of about $400 million. The report notes that the deal matured thanks to the fatigue of the mediators, Trump's desire for a diplomatic achievement, and the upcoming Palestinian elections. Israel, on the other hand, was not taken into account, and the demand for the withdrawal of the IDF constitutes a political nightmare for Netanyahu before the elections in Israel.