Trending Now - Hamas Stands Firm Against Gaza Disarmament Proposal Ahead of Deadline

WHO:

BBC News - Hamas, a Palestinian armed group, and a Palestinian official.

Haaretz - Hamas' chief negotiator and a representative from the Board of Peace.

WHAT:

BBC News - Hamas has rejected a Gaza disarmament plan.

Haaretz - Hamas opposes the Board of Peace's disarmament plan and stated that disarmament is not on the table without guarantees from Israel regarding the implementation of phase one of Trump's Gaza plan.

WHERE:

BBC News - Gaza.

Haaretz - The discussions took place in Gaza.

WHEN:

Haaretz - The deadline for the disarmament plan is on Tuesday, April 19th, 2026.

WHY:

Haaretz - Hamas officials indicated that they will not move forward with talks until Israel fully complies with its commitments related to the cease-fire plan.

HOW:

Haaretz - A representative from the Board of Peace met with Hamas' chief negotiator to discuss phase two of Trump's Gaza plan, but no breakthroughs were made during the discussions.

(UPDATED April 14, 2026 19:27 UTC)

Hamas has rejected a disarmament plan proposed by the Board of Peace, stating that disarmament is off the table without guarantees from Israel regarding the implementation of phase one of Trump's Gaza plan. The discussions took place in Gaza, where a representative from the Board of Peace met with Hamas' chief negotiator, but no breakthroughs were achieved. The deadline for the disarmament plan is set for April 19th, and Hamas officials have indicated they will not proceed with talks until Israel fully complies with its commitments related to the cease-fire plan.