Hamas Rejects Disarmament Demand, Citing Genocide Concerns

Hamas has unequivocally rejected calls for its disarmament, with its armed wing labeling such demands as an extension of what it calls ongoing genocide against Palestinians. In a televised statement on Sunday, Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida condemned efforts to link disarmament discussions to the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza, accusing Israel of undermining the agreement through continued aggression. "We will not accept any attempts to weaken the resistance under the guise of negotiations," Obeida