Tensions are escalating in the Middle East as Hamas leader Basem Naim declares that the group will not lay down its weapons, even as the first phase of the Israel-Gaza ceasefire begins. Speaking on Sky News, Naim stated that Hamas’ arms are “for the Palestinian state only” and suggested fighters could be integrated into a future Palestinian National Army.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu swiftly warned that if Hamas refuses to disarm, Israel will respond with full force, potentially reigniting the devastating conflict. The standoff has alarmed international negotiators, with fears that the fragile ceasefire could collapse before it even takes hold.
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