Archive · 8 Dec 2025

Hamas Open to Freezing Weapons

Hamas Open to Freezing Weapons

Hamas, the group controlling Gaza, is willing to talk about freezing or storing their weapons as part of a peace deal with Israel.

This deal is being discussed in two main parts.

The first part is almost done and involves exchanging hostages for Palestinian prisoners.

The second part, which is more complicated, will talk about the future of Gaza, including who will control it and how to ensure peace.

Israel wants Hamas to give up all their weapons, but Hamas says they are ready to freeze or store them for a long time.

There is also talk about an international group led by U.S. President Donald Trump to help oversee the peace process and rebuild Gaza.

Both sides have accused each other of not following the rules during the first part of the deal.

Israel has also said it will not withdraw from a line called the Yellow Line, which it now considers a new border.

The goal is to have a long-term truce and eventually a Palestinian state, but there are still many details to work out.

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