Witkoff: Hamas Ready to Surrender Weapons to International Force
Steve Witkoff, the U.S. envoy, stated at the America Business Forum conference in Miami that the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas is prepared to hand over its weapons to an international security force in the Gaza Strip.
He added that Washington is pressuring Israel to allow Hamas militants, currently besieged in Rafah in southern Gaza, to leave the area.
"Hamas has always made it clear that it is ready to hand over its weapons," Witkoff said, referring to past communications with Jared Kushner, advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Witkoff expressed hope that Hamas will honor this commitment, noting,
"If it does, it will realize that the development plan we have for Gaza is truly extraordinary, much better than what was proposed in the past."
The proposed plan includes a "vast job creation program," Witkoff emphasized.
Additional Information
- The initiative aims to improve economic opportunities in Gaza.
- The pressure from the U.S. involves facilitating safe passage for militants out of Rafah.
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Author's summary: The U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff highlights Hamas's willingness to disarm under international supervision, coupled with a U.S. plan promising significant economic development in Gaza.