Hamas signals willingness to disarm, but Israel may reject key condition

By Daniel Estrin

Published December 10, 2025 at 2:50 AM MST

Hamas says it is willing to lay down its weapons after two years of war in Gaza, but Israel may not agree to its main condition.

Daniel Estrin

Daniel Estrin is NPR's international correspondent in Jerusalem.

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