Tag: Disarmament
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Israel and Hamas Prepare for Renewed Gaza Conflict, Reports Say
Rising Tensions as Israel and Hamas Eye a New Round of Conflict Israel and the Hamas terror group are reportedly positioning for what could be another round of fighting in Gaza, with sources close to the matter indicating both sides are preparing for escalations. The situation comes amid broader regional instability, international diplomacy efforts, and…
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Lebanon Claims Progress in Disarming Militant Groups Like Hezbollah
Lebanon Says Phase One Complete in Disarmament Plan The Lebanese armed forces announced on Thursday that they have completed the first phase of a broader plan to disarm militant groups, including Hezbollah, under terms linked to the ceasefire that ended Israel’s war with the powerful Lebanese faction. The statement suggests a significant step in a…
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Lebanon Disarms Militant Groups: Progress Amid Regional Tensions
Lebanon Announces Progress in Disarming Militant Groups The Lebanese military announced on Thursday that it has completed the first phase of a plan to disarm militant groups, a key element of the cease-fire framework formulated after Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah. The development signals a potential shift in how the country manages security risks tied to…
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Anti-Hamas Armed Groups Eye Roles in Gaza Peace Plan
Rising actors in Gaza: who are the anti-Hamas groups? In the wake of intensified conflict with Hamas, a patchwork of armed actors has emerged in Gaza and neighboring areas. These groups range from clan-based militias to criminal networks and newly formed paramilitary units. While united in their opposition to Hamas, their motives, loyalties, and long-term…
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Hamas Expands Influence in Gaza as Ceasefire Takes Hold, Sparking Security Concerns
Hamas expands its reach in Gaza as the ceasefire takes hold The ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas last week had been hailed as a potential turning point for a zone long scarred by conflict. Yet early signs suggest Hamas is using the period of relative quiet to reassert control in multiple Gaza districts, deploying…
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Ceasefire in Gaza Holds Amid Unanswered Questions About the Path Forward
Introduction: A Pause in a Long-Running Crisis As a ceasefire in Gaza holds, questions linger about whether the agreement can translate into lasting peace. After two years of war, the pause provides space for relief, but it also underlines how fragile and complex a durable settlement would need to be. The push from the United…
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Gaza Ceasefire Holds: Unresolved Questions Amid Relative Calm
The Ceasefire in Gaza: A Momentary Pause, Not a Final Verdict After days of intense pressure from the United States, Arab states, and regional partners, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza appeared to hold. The deal, designed to pause two years of war and lay the groundwork for a staged withdrawal and reconstruction,…
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Ceasefire in Gaza Holds: Unanswered Questions Loom Over Path to Peace
Ceasefire in Gaza Holds, but Big Questions Remain A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has taken hold in Gaza after years of brutal fighting, offering a pause that many hope could become a pathway to stability. Yet as the first phase of the deal unfolds, a web of uncertainties new and old risks unraveling the…
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Hamas Demands Changes to the Trump Gaza Plan
Hamas Seeks Amendments to the Trump Gaza Plan The Hamas movement is pushing to amend key provisions of the Trump plan for Gaza, arguing that some clauses should be clarified or reworked before any endorsement. A Palestinian source close to the movement says the group opposes a blanket disarmament and wants international guarantees about the…
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Hamas Seeks Changes to Trump Plan for Gaza
Hamas Seeks Changes to Trump Plan for Gaza Hamas negotiators in Doha signaled a willingness to engage with Washingtons Gaza plan but are pressing to amend several core provisions, notably the disarmament clause and the expulsion of Hamas cadres. A Palestinian source close to Hamas leadership told AFP that changes are necessary and certain provisions…