Hamas disarmament in Gaza comes with ‘some sort of amnesty’: US official

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al JazeeraJanuary 27, 2026 at 02:25 AM
Hamas disarmament in Gaza comes with ‘some sort of amnesty’: US official

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A US official stated that Hamas disarmament in Gaza will likely include some form of amnesty for the group's members. This comment was made after the recovery of the last Israeli captive in Gaza, which is seen as a step toward the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal agreed upon in October 2026. The official indicated that the US believes Hamas will disarm and that a program is in place to facilitate this. While details remain unclear, the possibility of amnesty in exchange for disarmament is being discussed, marking a potentially significant development. The statement was made during a background briefing by senior officials from the US President Donald Trump’s administration and reporters in Washington, DC.

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