Hamas has indicated it may be willing to secure its heavy weaponry in storage as a component of the second phase of a potential Gaza ceasefire. This offer is contingent upon Israel committing to a total military departure from the Gaza Strip and ending all combat activities.
Reports from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad-linked channel, Palestine Al-Youm, suggest that an official statement regarding this framework could be released soon following dialogue with global mediators. Nonetheless, the proposal remains subject to Israeli authorization.
The plan specifies that Hamas would sequester its heavy arms rather than dismantle them, though the mechanism for monitoring this stockpile remains undefined. Notably, there is no mention of light weapons being included in this arrangement.
This initiative is linked to specific Israeli requirements, such as halting targeted assassinations and ceasing all aerial and ground assaults. While these discussions represent a potential step forward, Israel is historically hesitant to fully withdraw or stop operations without comprehensive security assurances.
