Hamas will not attend the Gaza peace deal signing in Egypt, rejecting key proposals for its members' departure and disarmament as "absurd," which significantly jeopardizes the long-term stability of the Trump-backed agreement. Although a ceasefire has been implemented, facilitating Israeli troop withdrawal and a pending hostage-for-prisoner exchange, Hamas's refusal to disarm, coupled with Prime Minister Netanyahu's warning of renewed offensive, signals persistent geopolitical risk in the region despite international coordination efforts.
Hamas's decision to skip the Gaza peace deal signing and its outright rejection of key proposals, specifically the departure of its members and disarmament, critically undermines the long-term prospects of the Trump-backed agreement. This stance, labeling such terms as "absurd," introduces significant uncertainty despite initial ceasefire implementation. A fragile ceasefire is currently in effect, facilitating Israeli troop withdrawal and the return of displaced Palestinians, alongside a pending exchange of 47 Israeli hostages for 250 Israeli-held prisoners and 1,700 Gazans. However, Hamas's explicit refusal to disarm, a core requirement of the plan, directly conflicts with Prime Minister Netanyahu's warning of a resumed offensive if disarmament fails. The persistent disagreement on fundamental terms, coupled with the high human cost of the conflict (67,682 killed in Gaza, 1,219 in Israel), signals continued geopolitical instability in the region. While a US-led multinational taskforce is coordinating efforts, the core political hurdles remain unresolved, suggesting a high probability of renewed tensions.
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