Hamas armed wing rejects ‘unacceptable’ calls for its disarmament

Hamas’ armed wing said Sunday that any discussion of disarmament before Israel fully implements the first phase of a U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire is unacceptable, describing such demands as an attempt to continue what it called genocide against Palestinians. In a televised statement, Hamas' armed wing spokesperson Abu Ubaida said raising the issue of weapons "in a crude manner" would not be ⁠accepted.