Hamas's complete disarmament should precede further Israeli withdrawal from Gaza

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, rooted in competing territorial claims, national identity, and historical grievances dating back to the late 19th century. It encompasses disputes over land, sovereignty, and the status of Jerusalem, and has been marked by multiple wars, peace negotiations, and periods of sustained violence involving Israeli forces, Palestinian factions, and neighboring states.

A year after the ceasefire, major provisions concerning governance, international forces, Hamas's disarmament and Israeli withdrawal remain unresolved. Reconstruction has barely advanced, while deadly strikes continue. Israel demands complete disarmament before further progress; Hamas and Washington favour simultaneous implementation.