Hamas officials announced on Friday that the group is willing to discuss the complete disarmament of Palestinian factions in Gaza, provided that Israel and the United States fulfill commitments made during last year’s ceasefire negotiations. The statement comes amid reports of an unpublished agreement, obtained by Middle East Eye, which outlines a potential path for the transition of control over weaponry.

According to the reported document, the proposed framework would not require Hamas to surrender its arms to Israel or an international peacekeeping force. Instead, the plan suggests that Palestinian weapons would be placed under the oversight of a transitional Palestinian authority. The agreement also reportedly includes provisions that would bar future weapons transfers to Israel, aiming to ensure Palestinian control over the disarmament process.

While Hamas has signaled a willingness to engage with these terms, the group maintains that the implementation of any such deal is strictly tied to the actions of the Israeli government and the U.S. administration. The current status of these negotiations remains fluid, and there has been no official confirmation from Israeli or U.S. representatives regarding the existence or the specific terms of the document mentioned in the report. The proposal highlights a significant shift in the discourse surrounding Gaza's security, moving the focus from total surrender to a model of internal Palestinian oversight.