Hamas declares disarmament demand “is non-negotiable "

A Hamas official confirmed that the demand for the movement’s disarmament included in the U.S. president’s peace plan for Gaza is “not on the table,” emphasizing in a statement to Agence France-Presse from Doha that the issue of weapons is “beyond any discussion.”

Hamas declares disarmament demand “is non-negotiable "
11 October, 2025   18:57
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A senior Hamas official has firmly rejected the demand to disarm the movement included in U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, describing the issue of handing over weapons as “off the table.”

The official, who wished to remain anonymous, told Agence France-Presse from Doha that the topic of disarming Hamas is “not up for discussion” and completely “unacceptable.”

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