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Hamas has been consistent in its stance, emphasizing negotiations over hostages and political arrangements.
The recent ceasefire includes the IDF pulling back and providing aid into Gaza—elements Hamas had openly sought.
Importantly, Hamas has not agreed to disarm, which they consider a non-negotiable condition. Their survival and ability to operate remain central.
This approach means that Hamas’s leadership sees this ceasefire as a strategic compromise rather than defeat—a means to stabilize and retain their organizational strength, rather than a surrender of their core military and political objectives.