Hamas has reiterated its refusal to disarm, insisting that any decision regarding its weapons must be determined through internal Palestinian dialogue and national consensus. Spokesman Hazem Qassem emphasized that the issue is linked to broader political agreements and the pursuit of an independent Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital. Qassem noted that Hamas is engaging with mediators and Palestinian factions to reach political understandings necessary for progressing to the next stage of negotiations, but stressed that disarmament cannot be imposed externally. Meanwhile, international actors, including Qatar, are urging Hamas to accept disarmament as part of efforts to resolve the conflict in Gaza.