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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Hamas reportedly proposes 10-year ceasefire and disarmament via third-party mediator

Jul 31, 2026 03:23 PM CT Gaza Strip ceasefire,negotiations,hamas,gaza,diplomacy

Summary

Former mediator Dr. Bishara Bahbah reports that Hamas has proposed a comprehensive 10-year ceasefire and disarmament deal. This development is relevant to the conflict theater as it pertains to the Gaza humanitarian crisis and potential diplomatic off-ramps involving Iranian-backed proxies, though the proposal's authenticity and acceptance remain uncertain.

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In an interview, prominent Palestinian-American scholar and former mediator in the hostage deal talks, Dr. Bishara Bahbah, described what he characterized as Hamas's most far-reaching proposal.

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T3 Jerusalem Post
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Israel NEUTRAL

Subject of the proposed ceasefire and disarmament terms.

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