Hamas Agrees to Heavy Weapons Handover in Gaza Ceasefire, Conditions Apply

Hamas confirms its agreement with the second phase of the ceasefire plan, but emphasizes that it will only give up 'heavy weapons' (rockets, anti-tank missiles, etc.) and that this is conditional upon a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, reconstruction, and the cessation of all forms of aggression. The group stresses that it has approached the negotiations responsibly and positively, with progress on the second phase depending on Israel halting its attacks and fulfilling the first-phase terms.