How are the negotiations being influenced by external actors like Iran and Egypt?
Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad is hosting the talks and has a close relationship with Hamas' new political leader, Khalil al-Hayya. Conversely, senior officials from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) met with a Hamas delegation in Iran and urged the group to avoid rushing into an agreement and to play for time.
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What are the conditions for further Israeli military withdrawal under the draft agreement?
Any further Israeli withdrawal would depend on the agreement's implementation and would only take place after Hamas has surrendered its weapons. The agreement specifies that Israel would withdraw to the "Yellow Line," the position held after the October 2025 ceasefire.
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According to the proposed agreement, what is the role of the new Palestinian police force?
A new Palestinian police force, consisting of thousands of Palestinians vetted by Israel's Shin Bet security service, would be trained and deployed in areas under NCAG control.
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Where are the final-stage negotiations regarding the Gaza disarmament and demilitarization deal taking place?
The negotiations are taking place in El Alamein, Egypt.
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What are the specific decommissioning requirements for Hamas weapons under the proposed agreement?
All heavy and light weapons are to be decommissioned over a period of six to eight months. Additionally, Hamas is required to provide maps of its tunnel network, weapons-production facilities, and arms depots.
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What is the primary objective of the 15-point plan currently being negotiated by the U.S.-led Board of Peace and mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey?
The plan aims to demilitarize the Gaza Strip and transfer authority to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG).
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