Palestinian political factions and international mediators have yet to reach a final agreement regarding the future status of weaponry held by armed groups operating in the Gaza Strip.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, this update was provided by Musa Abu Marzouk, Deputy Chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau, in an interview with the RIA Novosti news agency.
Abu Marzouk stated that two separate documents were submitted for approval during the negotiations—one prepared by Hamas and another by the mediators. "Following discussions, a common approach was formed, and agreement was reached on 13 of the 15 proposed points. However, two issues regarding weapons remain unresolved," he noted.
The disarmament of Palestinian groups is widely considered one of the primary conditions set by Israel for achieving long-term peace in the region. Since June 6, meetings have been held in Cairo, Egypt, involving various Palestinian factions and international mediators. These talks are focused on the implementation of the second phase of the plan proposed by US President Donald Trump to resolve the situation in the Gaza Strip.
The plan in question envisions the deployment of international forces in the region, the transfer of governance to a special non-political committee for Gaza, and the resolution of the issue regarding weapons currently under the control of Hamas and other armed groups. The ongoing Cairo negotiations highlight the complex diplomatic challenges involved in stabilizing the region, as mediators attempt to bridge the gap between security demands and the political realities on the ground.
