Multiple sources in Hamas confirmed to Ultra Palestine that the Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo today carrying a position that was agreed upon by all Palestinian factions.
Accordingly, that position hinges on three “red lines”: the resistance’s weapons, a comprehensive deal, and ending the war.
The sources added that the military wings in Gaza recommended not returning to “tried-and-failed partial deals,” as these do not guarantee an end to the war, withdrawal, opening of crossings, aid entry, or prisoner exchange.
Regarding the resistance’s military capabilities after nearly 2 years of war, a Hamas leader stated: “Anyone who advises against partial deals and refuses disarmament is, without doubt, prepared for the longest possible confrontation and steadfastness.”
Another Hamas leader indicated optimism about the proposal, given that the mediators and Americans already knew Hamas’ position. Hamas conveyed clearly that “weapons are a red line” to the mediators. However, a leadership source added that they are willing to discuss a truce of four years or longer, “as long as the weapons issue is not raised before a political track toward ending the occupation exists, and the truce meets the resistance’s four well-known conditions from the war’s outset.”
He added, “Weapons can be discussed after the occupation ends and handed over within a national army—or whatever framework is agreed—but as long as the occupation remains and Gaza is under attack, we will not accept any formula for negotiating weapons.”
The source added that Hamas does not wish to continue administering the Gaza Strip, preferring a nationally agreed government or the Community Support Committee. Hamas is also prepared for a prisoner exchange deal, provided it is in full, not piecemeal.
The source added that Hamas raised its demands after past rounds in which maximal flexibility from Hamas was interpreted by the “israeli” negotiators as weakness, compelling the movement to put matters “in their proper context” to counter plans where concessions are considered dangerous.
The delegation currently in Cairo is of the highest level of leadership in the Hamas movement (Mohammed Darwish, Khaled Meshal, Khalil Al-Hayya, Zaher Jabareen, and Nizar Awadallah). This delegation, according to the source, holds the status of “decision maker,” not a delegation that seeks to discuss technical or formal details.
source: Resistance News Network