Hamas rejects Israel’s demands to disarm and remove leaders

Hamas spokesman Abdul Latif al-Qanou dismissed Israel’s conditions for disarming the resistance and ousting its leaders, stating they are “rejected in advance” before the next phase of negotiations.

He reiterated Hamas’s commitment to implementing the first phase of the agreement “with all its provisions” despite what he called Israel’s obstruction. Qanou added that the governance of Gaza is solely a Palestinian matter, rejecting any interference from Israel or external forces.