Doha, MINA – The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas announced that it is prepared to place its weapons under the authority of a future Palestinian state, but only after the complete end of Israeli occupation.
Khalil al-Hayya, Head of Hamas’ Office for Relations with the Arab and Islamic World said the movement’s armed capabilities are directly tied to the ongoing conflict and Israeli presence.
“Our weapons are linked to the existence of the [Israeli] occupation and aggression. If the occupation ends, these weapons will be transferred to the state,” he told reporters.
Al-Hayya’s office later clarified to AFP that the statement referred to a “future sovereign Palestinian state” capable of governing the Gaza Strip and assuming security responsibilities.
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He noted that the issue of weapons remains under discussion among Palestinian factions and mediators, emphasizing that talks are still in the early stages.
Al-Hayya also stated that Hamas would accept the deployment of United Nations forces to monitor border areas and oversee the ceasefire in Gaza.
The remarks come amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to reach a long-term ceasefire and negotiate a political framework for post-war governance in Gaza.[]
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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