فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) announced on Saturday its readiness to hand over its weapons to a Palestinian authority governing the Gaza Strip, provided that the Israeli occupation of this territory ends. This announcement came in an official statement from Khalil al-Hayya, head of Hamas’s political bureau in Gaza and the movement’s chief negotiator, amid ongoing international efforts to strengthen the fragile ceasefire in the region.
“Our weapons are linked to the existence of occupation and aggression,” al-Hayya wrote in the statement, adding: “If the occupation ends, these weapons will be placed under state authority.” In a statement to Agence France-Presse (AFP), al-Hayya’s office confirmed that he means a fully sovereign and independent Palestinian state.
Al-Hayya added in the statement: “We accept the deployment of UN forces as separation forces, responsible for monitoring borders and ensuring respect for the ceasefire in Gaza.” This statement is interpreted as a clear rejection of deploying an international force inside Gaza aimed at disarming the movement, reflecting a cautious stance toward international proposals related to dismantling Hamas’s military wing.
Context of Announcement Amid International Mediation Efforts
This announcement comes as diplomatic efforts continue to implement the American peace plan for Gaza proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, which includes withdrawal of Israeli forces and deployment of an international stabilization force. Qatar and Egypt, as key mediators and ceasefire guarantors, called today for immediate withdrawal of Israeli forces from Palestinian territories and rapid deployment of an international force to strengthen the calm.
Al-Hayya’s statements come after months of fighting that led to massive losses, with Israeli attacks resulting in the deaths of more than 70,000 people in Gaza, most of them civilians, according to Gaza Health Ministry statistics endorsed by the United Nations. The attack launched by Hamas on October 7, 2023, resulted in the deaths of 1,221 people in Israel, the majority civilians, according to official data.
Brief Timeline of Major Developments in Gaza Crisis (2023-2025):
| Date | Major Event |
|---|---|
| October 7, 2023 | Hamas attack on Israel, resulting in 1,221 deaths and hostage-taking. |
| January 2025 | Ceasefire between Hamas and Israel comes into effect. |
| March 2025 | Reports of deaths of Hamas leaders, including Yahya Sinwar. |
| November 2025 | Security Council approves Trump peace plan, with calls to disarm Hamas. |
| December 6, 2025 | Al-Hayya statement: Hamas ready to hand over weapons on condition occupation ends. |
Initial Reactions and Negotiation Prospects
Despite international welcome for the statement, the Israeli side did not issue an immediate official comment, while some Israeli parties expressed doubts about Hamas’s intentions, considering that the movement’s goal remains Israel’s destruction. In tweets on the X platform (formerly Twitter), observers described the statement as “a positive but conditional step,” while others warned it is “a tactical maneuver” to avoid international pressure.
This announcement represents a rare step from Hamas, which has previously repeatedly refused disarmament except within the framework of a Palestinian state on 1967 borders. However, the main challenge remains ensuring implementation of any agreement, especially with continued tensions in the region. The United Nations and mediating countries hope this position will help push negotiations toward a permanent solution ensuring peace and security for both the Palestinian and Israeli peoples.
