Hamas agrees to move to second phase of agreement, but with a condition

Hamas has expressed readiness to begin implementing the second phase of the US peace plan in Gaza and to disarm. A movement representative called on the US administration to pressure Israel to join the agreements. A source in the group's leadership said that Hamas and other factions confirmed readiness to move to the second phase, but on condition that Israel officially approves the document. The plan provides for the disarmament of Hamas in exchange for a partial withdrawal of Israeli troops. However, Netanyahu stated that Israel has not given consent, and the IDF will not leave positions until full disarmament.

Hamas has announced its readiness to begin implementing the second phase of the US peace plan for the Gaza Strip, including the disarmament of the group. A movement representative, in an interview with AFP, called on the American administration to pressure Israel to join the agreements. An anonymous source in the group's leadership said that Hamas and other factions have confirmed to mediators their readiness to begin implementing the agreement, but set a condition: Israel must officially approve the document and fulfill its obligations. This refers to an initiative agreed upon last week, which provides for the gradual disarmament of Hamas in exchange for a partial withdrawal of Israeli troops. The plan was presented by US President Donald Trump in September 2025. However, implementation remains in question due to Jerusalem's position: on Tuesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel has not given consent to the terms, and IDF units will not leave positions until Hamas is fully disarmed. Earlier, Kursor reported that Netanyahu knew about Hamas's plan but ignored it.