Palestinian source: Hamas begins distributing rifles to its operatives in the Strip

A Palestinian source told Kan News that Hamas has begun distributing rifles to its operatives in the Gaza Strip in recent days, aiming to keep the weapons as personal civilian arms. The source stressed: "Hamas will not disarm. Period." Meanwhile, the Peace Council expressed discomfort with Israeli criticism of the agreement's details, while an Israeli official claimed that full demilitarization is a precondition. Yesterday it was reported that the council expects the implementation of the 15-point document to end the war in Gaza to begin in the coming days.

A Palestinian source told Kan News that Hamas has begun distributing rifles to its operatives in the Strip in recent days, with the aim of keeping the weapons under the civilian guise of personal arms. "Hamas will not disarm. Period," the source clarified. This was reported this evening in the Kan News broadcast. Meanwhile, the Peace Council is not pleased with the criticism coming from Israel regarding the details of the agreement signed with Hamas. On Thursday, Kan News first reported, citing a diplomatic source, the opposition. However, an Israeli official claimed that full demilitarization is a precondition. Despite Israeli opposition, the Peace Council emphasized the fact that Hamas is committed to what was agreed, contrary to statements by organization members in the media. Last night, it was reported on Kan 11's Friday news that the council expects the implementation of the 15-point document to end the war in Gaza to begin in the coming days. According to the agreement, in the first two weeks Hamas will halt its military activity, including buildup, and then the disarmament process will begin. Meanwhile, Israel will also need to hold fire, in accordance with the agreement signed in October last year. According to sources, Hamas has conveyed its consent to the document to the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey.