Hamas is willing to relinquish political power in Gaza to a Palestinian unity government but will not disarm until an independent Palestinian state is established. The current ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel is set to end, with negotiations for a second phase stalled. Israel has demanded to keep troops in the Philadelphi Corridor on Gaza’s southern border with Egypt. The agreement’s first phase saw the release of Palestinian prisoners and the return of Israeli hostages killed in Gaza.
Hamas has expressed willingness to hand over governance of Gaza to a Palestinian body, but Israel insists on Hamas’ disarmament. Netanyahu has prioritized Hamas’ destruction, stating it as the main goal of Israel’s military actions in Gaza. Hamas is prepared for renewed fighting if the ceasefire collapses, while also expressing a commitment to the agreement. The group maintains that they will only disarm and become a political party if an independent Palestinian state is achieved.
The main obstacle to negotiating the second phase of the agreement remains the question of Hamas’ disarmament. Israeli military leaders are ready to return to war if the agreement fails. Hamas accuses Israel of intentionally delaying negotiations to create a pretext for resuming hostilities. Despite the challenges, Hamas is willing to integrate into a Palestinian unity government and engage in political processes once Palestinian statehood is achieved.
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