Many in the Palestinian camp believe Hamas has already crossed the Rubicon

Hamas has for the first time expressed willingness to hand over its weapons, including infrastructure and tunnel maps, which could change the situation in the Gaza Strip. The initiative, developed with US and Egyptian mediation, envisions a phased transfer of weapons to multinational forces under the control of a new Palestinian government. Israel has not yet accepted the plan; Netanyahu insists on full disarmament before the IDF withdraws.

According to Maariv, Hamas has for the first time expressed willingness to hand over its weapons, including infrastructure and tunnel maps. This is an unexpected step that could change the situation in the Gaza Strip. The initiative appears serious and well-developed, despite Jerusalem's refusal. Negotiations between Hamas, the US, and Egypt lasted eight months. The situation changed after Khalil al-Hayya became head of Hamas's politburo. Hamas representatives told mediators of their agreement to hand over the weapons of the military wing, tunnel maps, and rocket production workshops, on condition of transfer to the Palestinian side. The US and mediators saw this as a breakthrough and announced a new roadmap. Hamas set conditions: a phased process synchronized with the withdrawal of IDF forces. The weapons are planned to be transferred to multinational forces under the control of a Palestinian 'government of experts'. In the first phase, Morocco and Uganda agreed to send hundreds of troops; the US hopes to bring the contingent to 5,000. A new Palestinian police force of 2,000 is being created, funded by the UAE. The police will protect Hamas members from revenge and integrate them into civilian structures. Hamas could operate as a political party and participate in elections. Oversight will be by an Implementation and Verification Council. The plan was developed with Tony Blair, Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff, and others. Israel has not officially accepted the roadmap. Netanyahu said the IDF will not leave until Hamas is fully disarmed. The initiative is seen as a potential turning point.