Hamas' armed wing has rejected calls for disarmament before Israel fully implements the first phase of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza. The group views these demands as an attempt to continue what it calls genocide against Palestinians. In a televised statement, Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida said raising the issue of weapons 'in a crude manner' would not be accepted.
Key Takeaways
Hamas' armed wing has rejected calls for disarmament before Israel fully implements the first phase of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza, viewing these demands as an attempt to continue what it calls genocide against Palestinians. Meanwhile, an Israeli airstrike killed at least 10 people and wounded several others outside a school housing displaced Palestinians.
- Hamas rejects disarmament before Israel's full withdrawal from Gaza
- Israeli airstrike kills 10 near Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza Strip
- Clashes between Hamas security personnel and an Israeli-backed militia preceded the strike
- At least 723 Palestinians killed since October ceasefire, per Hamas-run health ministry
Hamas has told mediators it will not discuss disarmament without guarantees that Israel will completely withdraw from Gaza. This demand is a major obstacle in talks to implement U.S. President Donald Trump's 20-point plan for Gaza, aimed at cementing the ceasefire and ending the war in the besieged territory.
Meanwhile, an Israeli airstrike killed at least 10 people and wounded several others outside a school housing displaced Palestinians on Monday. The strike occurred in central Gaza Strip, east of Maghazi refugee camp. Before the strikes, some Palestinians had clashed with members of an Israeli-backed militia, who they said attacked the school in an attempt to abduct some people.
The exact sequence of events remains unclear. Witnesses reported that members of the Israel-backed militia set up a checkpoint east of Maghazi, where they came under attack from Hamas security personnel, triggering clashes. Israeli drones intervened to support the militia, carrying out strikes on Hamas personnel in three locations.
The Israeli military had no immediate comment on any of the incidents on Monday. The Palestinian group Hamas and Israel have traded blame over violations of the ceasefire that began in October. Since then, the Gaza health ministry says at least 723 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks, while Israel claims five soldiers have been killed by militants in Gaza over the same period.
Hamas' October 2023 attacks on Israel killed 1,200 people, according to Israeli tallies. Israel's ensuing campaign has resulted in more than 72,300 Palestinian deaths, most of them civilians. The conflict has had significant impacts on global politics and economies.
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