Hamas has made it clear that it will not disarm unless an independent Palestinian state is fully established. The group released a statement on Saturday, saying that “armed resistance … cannot be relinquished except through the full restoration of our national rights, foremost among them the establishment of an independent, fully sovereign Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital.”
This statement shuts down any assumption that Hamas might consider disarming in the middle of ongoing talks or pressure. Their position remains firm: no weapons will be dropped until Palestine becomes a fully recognized, independent state with Jerusalem as its capital.
Talks End in Deadlock
This strong stance comes just days after indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel collapsed. The negotiations, which were aimed at achieving a 60-day ceasefire and a possible exchange of hostages, ended without progress.
Sources involved in the talks have confirmed that both sides walked away without any concrete agreement. This latest statement from Hamas confirms that their main condition for any long-term peace or ceasefire remains unchanged — full Palestinian independence.
Why This Matters
The refusal of Hamas to give up arms without political results shows how deep-rooted and uncompromising the situation is. It also casts more doubts about the success of future ceasefire attempts. Without any movement on the demand for an independent Palestinian state, the Gaza war may continue without a clear end in sight.
