
US Signals Hamas Ready to Demilitarize as Gaza Ceasefire Advances to Phase Two
U.S. officials say Hamas privately signals willingness to disarm under a phased Gaza demilitarization plan as phase two begins, including a new Gaza technocratic government, destruction of tunnels and weapons, disarming heavy arms, and establishing a Gaza police force; Israel remains skeptical, while mediators discuss an international stabilization force and possible Turkish involvement to aid Israeli withdrawal.

