Hamas leader Dr Ghazi Hamad said the proposed agreement is a “complete package” and cannot be implemented partially, stressing that all its provisions, including a ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal, humanitarian aid, reconstruction, governance, and security arrangements, are interconnected.

Speaking in an interview, Hamad said Hamas agreed to the proposal after lengthy consultations with mediators and various Palestinian factions due to the worsening humanitarian and security situation in Gaza.

He said Hamas was not fully satisfied with the agreement but added that the destruction in Gaza and the suffering of civilians had made it necessary to find a path toward ending the war and moving into a new phase.

According to Hamad, the agreement does not include any clause requiring Hamas to hand over weapons to Israel. Instead, he said the weapons would be preserved under a specified arrangement supervised by a national committee and agreed parties.

He added that Hamas carefully reviewed the weapons-related provisions to ensure they would not be interpreted as surrendering Palestinian rights or accepting political defeat.

Hamas warns against violations of agreement

Hamad said Hamas has received assurances from mediators regarding implementation and guarantees, but the group remains cautious due to previous experiences.

He accused Israel of violating past agreements and said Hamas would not continue fulfilling its obligations if Israel fails to implement the terms of the proposed deal.

“If Israel does not follow the provisions of the agreement, we will also not be bound by our responsibilities,” he said.

Gaza administration and Israeli withdrawal

The proposed framework reportedly includes the creation of an independent Palestinian national committee to manage Gaza’s civilian affairs, the start of reconstruction efforts, deployment of an international stabilization force, and a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces.

The draft agreement also includes measures to address heavy weapons and underground tunnels, while linking security arrangements with a broader timeline for implementing the deal.

Hamas said that not taking control of Gaza’s future administration does not mean the end of its political or organizational role.

Final approval still pending

Hamas and Israel have reportedly reached an initial understanding on parts of the proposed agreement, but final approval, implementation details, and international guarantees remain under discussion.

Under the draft plan, implementation would begin within 14 days of approval, followed by the establishment of a national committee for Gaza, deployment of an international force, reconstruction efforts, and a gradual Israeli military withdrawal.

However, key issues, including monitoring mechanisms and guarantees for compliance by all parties, remain unresolved as mediators continue negotiations.