Hamas rules out disarmament before Israel meets ceasefire terms

Hamas rules out disarmament before Israel meets ceasefire terms Hamas’s military spokesman, Abu Obeida, said on Sunday that the group’s disarmament in Gaza would not be discussed before Israel fulfils its obligations under the first phase of the US-led ceasefire agreement. In a pre-recorded speech, Abu Obeida also expressed support for Iran’s strikes on Israel, mourned the death of Ali Khamenei, and accused ceasefire mediators of placing pressure on Palestinian factions while ignoring Israeli violations. He described the US–Israeli war on Iran as an extension of the genocide in Gaza.