Israeli-backed militias in Gaza believe Hamas will not disarm despite Board of Peace deal
Sources suggest that Hamas is unlikely to disarm despite a peace deal, citing a need for self-protection against internal rivals and historical grievances. Hamas officials maintain that weapons storage is a Palestinian internal matter, while critics view the disarmament plan as ineffective.
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Highlights the significant obstacles to post-war stability and governance in Gaza.
The disarmament plan announced by the Board of Peace and approved by Hamas "will not be implemented," a Palestinian source in Gaza affiliated with Israeli-backed militias told The Jerusalem Post.For Hamas, handing over its weapons would be a suicidal step. "If there are no weapons, there is no Hamas," the source told the Post over the weekend.According to him, those in Gaza who have suffered under Hamas oppression are waiting for a chance to take revenge, which is one reason why Hamas believes it must keep its weapons. "Families, clans, and even ordinary people who were targeted by Hamas are waiting to settle scores with the organization, no matter how long it takes," he said."People who were tortured, abused, or whose relatives were killed by Hamas will never forgive and never forget. Today, they cannot fight Hamas because the organization is armed.
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