# Hamas
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Netanyahu Sets Red Lines: Israel Demands Iran’s Nuclear Infrastructure Be Removed as Geneva Talks Loom
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly set uncompromising conditions ahead of a new round of US–Iran talks, demanding the dismantling and removal of Iran’s uranium‑enrichment infrastructure rather than merely a pause. He also insists on the complete disarmament of Hamas and signalled a desire to end US military aid to Israel after the current package expires in 2028.
Palestinian Leadership Condemns Israeli Move to Reclassify West Bank Land as De Facto Annexation
Palestinian authorities and Hamas denounced an Israeli decision to resume West Bank land registration that would reclassify lands as 'state property', calling it de facto annexation and a violation of international law. The move could facilitate settlement expansion, deepen territorial divides, and provoke renewed international and legal responses.
Israeli Chief of Staff Visits Rafah, Signals Readiness to Shift from Defense to Offensive
Israel’s chief of staff visited Rafah and declared Hamas “militarily defeated,” while warning the IDF is ready to switch from defensive to offensive operations and announcing a new 38th Division. The visit underscores Israel’s preparedness for further ground action in Gaza and raises the risk of escalation around sensitive border crossings and displaced civilian populations.
Hamas Refuses to Relinquish Arms as Israel Plans New Gaza Offensive — A Fragile Ceasefire on the Brink
Hamas has publicly refused to surrender arms while Israel continues strikes, directly challenging US and Israeli plans to demilitarize Gaza under a second-phase settlement. With mediators yet to present a full weapons proposal and Israeli plans for a new offensive reportedly underway, the fragile ceasefire faces a high risk of collapse.
Israeli Forces Raid South Lebanon, Seize Suspected Hamas Ally in Cross‑Border Operation
Israeli forces carried out a cross‑border raid into southern Lebanon on 9 February, detaining a Lebanese man described by the IDF as an ally of Hamas. The incident, and reported accompanying strikes that killed civilians, heighten tensions along the Israel‑Lebanon frontier and threaten the fragile ceasefire in place since late November.
Israel Raids Southern Lebanon and Seizes Alleged Hamas Ally, Raising Escalation Fears
Israeli forces conducted a ground raid on 9 February in southern Lebanon's Al-Koub area and seized a Lebanese man Israel says is allied with Hamas. The incident, along with reported drone strikes and air raids that injured civilians, underscores the fragile nature of the post-ceasefire frontier and raises the risk of broader escalation between Israel and Lebanese armed groups.
Palestinians Urge Emergency International Response After Israeli Cabinet Approves Expanded West Bank Measures
Palestinian authorities and Hamas condemned an Israeli security cabinet decision to expand settlements and tighten West Bank control, urging emergency meetings of the Arab League, the OIC and the UN Security Council. Palestinians warn the measures violate international law and undermine prospects for a two-state solution while calling on the international community to take concrete action.
Hamas Rejects Disarmament and Foreign Rule, Widening Rift Over Gaza’s Future
In Doha on Feb. 8, Khaled Meshaal declared that Hamas will not disarm or accept foreign rule in Gaza, framing armed resistance as the right of an occupied people. His stance clashes with Israeli demands for full demilitarization before reconstruction, leaving mediators and donors with a difficult choice between urgent relief and long‑term security assurances.
Deadly Tunnel Clash in Rafah Tests Fragile Gaza Ceasefire, IDF Says It Killed Four Fighters
The IDF says it killed four armed men who emerged from a tunnel and fired at troops in Rafah, calling the attack a violation of the Gaza ceasefire. The incident highlights the persistent threat posed by Hamas tunnel networks and raises doubts about the durability of the truce and the capacity to verify compliance under difficult conditions.
Hamas Rejects Disarmament and Foreign Rule, Threatening Gaza Reconstruction Plans
Hamas leader Khaled Mashal told Doha audiences that his movement will not surrender its weapons or accept foreign administration of Gaza, directly opposing Israeli demands that the territory be demilitarized before reconstruction. The unified stance of Palestinian armed groups complicates donor and mediator plans for rebuilding Gaza and raises the prospect of prolonged humanitarian and political deadlock.
Rushed U.S. 'Peace Committee' Faces Legitimacy Crisis as Nations Snub Inaugural Gaza Summit
The U.S.-initiated “Peace Committee” summit on Gaza reconstruction, set for February 19, is struggling to attract support and to define a practical role. Rushed planning, scant participation from Western allies, and a lack of security and political plans—especially on demilitarizing Hamas—cast doubt on the initiative’s ability to marshal meaningful reconstruction funding or a durable governance framework.
Hamas Rejects Disarmament and Foreign Rule, Tightening Gaza’s Post‑War Deadlock
Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal declared in Doha that the movement will not surrender weapons or accept foreign governance of Gaza, framing armed resistance as a legitimate right. The position clashes with Israeli demands—made to a U.S. envoy—that Gaza be demilitarized before reconstruction, deepening the diplomatic impasse over the territory’s future.