Hamas Rejects Disarmament Proposal Linked To Gaza Ceasefire Talks, Accuses Mediator Of Bias
News Updated: 14 April 2026 23:13 EAT
Hamas has rejected a proposed disarmament plan linked to Gaza ceasefire talks, escalating tensions and casting doubt over the next phase of negotiations with Israel
Hamas has rejected a proposed disarmament framework tied to ongoing Gaza ceasefire negotiations, a move that has heightened tensions in the stalled peace process and cast doubt on the next phase of implementation under the US-backed plan.
The rejection was conveyed during recent mediation discussions in Cairo involving Hamas representatives and international officials working on the post-ceasefire arrangement for Gaza.
The plan in question was presented by Nickolay Mladenov, the former UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and current director-general of the US-led “Board of Peace,” which is overseeing aspects of the Gaza transition framework.
According to sources familiar with the talks, Mladenov’s proposal outlines a phased disarmament process for Hamas over a period of up to eight months, alongside the dismantling of tunnels and the establishment of a transitional governance structure in Gaza.
However, Hamas officials rejected the proposal, insisting that discussions on disarmament cannot proceed unless Israel fully implements the first phase of the ceasefire agreement, including troop withdrawals and easing of restrictions.
A senior Hamas source said the group views the proposal as unbalanced, arguing that it places major obligations on Palestinian factions without guaranteeing reciprocal commitments from Israel.
Hamas also accused Nickolay Mladenov of displaying bias in favour of Israel, claiming the framework aligns closely with Israeli security demands while failing to address Palestinian political and humanitarian concerns.
The group further argued that linking reconstruction and humanitarian aid in Gaza to disarmament amounts to political pressure that undermines the ceasefire process.
According to mediators, the disarmament plan is part of a broader US-supported initiative linked to Donald Trump’s post-war Gaza framework, which envisions eventual governance reform and international stabilization efforts in the territory.
The second phase of the plan reportedly includes the creation of a technocratic Palestinian administration, international monitoring mechanisms, and gradual security restructuring in Gaza.
However, progress has stalled due to disagreements over sequencing, particularly whether disarmament should come before or after full Israeli withdrawal and reconstruction guarantees.
Recent reporting indicates that Hamas maintains it is willing to discuss long-term governance arrangements but refuses to surrender weapons under conditions it considers politically and militarily one-sided.
Israel and its allies, meanwhile, continue to insist that Hamas disarmament is a central requirement for any sustainable ceasefire and reconstruction process in Gaza.
Mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and other regional actors are continuing efforts to bridge the gap, but officials acknowledge that the dispute over disarmament remains one of the most significant obstacles to advancing the agreement.
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