Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas’s newly elected political chief
Hamas demands response from mediators on Phase Two
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- Hamas reaffirms commitment to Phase Two.
- Awaits response from Peace Council envoy.
- Statement follows Gaza demilitarization talks.
- Withdrawal remains tied to disarmament.
Hamas said on Monday that Palestinian factions remain fully committed to the terms established for Phase Two of the Gaza agreement, reiterating that all participating parties must adhere to their mutual obligations.
In an official statement, the movement confirmed that it is awaiting a clear, formal response from Nickolay Mladenov, the High Representative of the Peace Council for Gaza, as well as international mediators regarding the implementation of the agreed-upon framework.
Demands of full compliance across all parties
Addressing the ongoing diplomatic track, Hamas emphasized that progress hinges on equal compliance by all signatories to the agreement reached through mediator channels.
"The movement and the Palestinian factions remain firmly committed to what was agreed upon regarding the second phase, including the obligations of all parties," Hamas stated. "We are awaiting a clear and official response from Mladenov and the mediators regarding what was agreed upon."
Statement follows Peace Council meeting with Netanyahu
The latest statement from Hamas follows recent meeting in Tel Aviv between 'Israeli' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Nickolay Mladenov, who leads the executive body of the Gaza Peace Council.
During those talks, the Peace Council outlined the operational goals for Gaza's postwar transition, framing the primary objective as the complete decommissioning of weapons and a shift toward civilian administration.
The Peace Council previously clarified that 'Israeli' military forces will maintain their positions behind the designated "Yellow Line" until the disarmament process -encompassing light arms, heavy weaponry, and underground tunnel networks- is fully completed under the supervision of an International Stabilization Force and an independent verification committee.
With Hamas signaling its readiness to move forward under the Phase Two framework, the responsibility now rests on Mladenov and regional mediators to reconcile the implementation timeline between the involved parties.
