Egyptian Foreign Minister: Hamas’s Weapons Are a Palestinian Issue
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Asharq Al-Awsat via Mehr News Agency, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stated that the “primary guarantee” for implementing US President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza war is President Trump himself, who is committed to achieving security, stability, and peace in the Middle East.
In an interview with Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat, Abdelatty saeid Egypt regards Hamas’ reaction to the US proposal as positive.
He explained that Trump’s plan involves key elements,foremost among them “ending the war,rejecting West Bank annexation,and preventing Palestinian displacement.”
the Egyptian foreign minister added that the first phase of this plan includes releasing prisoners and returning bodies from both sides.
technical talks hosted by Cairo are underway ”with the aim of creating favorable conditions for implementing this plan’s provisions.”
When asked about Israel’s commitment to a ceasefire, Abdelatty responded: ”We rely on President Trump’s determination to carry out his plan for ending the war and establishing peace.”
The minister further clarified that Hamas’ weapons constitute a Palestinian issue that will be resolved internally.
He emphasized that a definitive solution requires implementing a two-state solution through establishing a Palestinian state and fulfilling Palestinians’ legitimate demands.
Donald Trump recently presented a 20-point proposal aimed at ending the Gaza conflict. It calls for an immediate ceasefire; exchange of Israeli captives for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners; withdrawal of Israeli forces back to agreed lines; and forming an international body responsible for rebuilding and managing Gaza.
The Palestinian resistance has conditioned its approval on clarifying several points but has expressed readiness for ceasefire and fair peace negotiations as it has done over recent years by attending multiple negotiation rounds.
This latest initiative appears less focused on genuine peace than on helping Israel overcome its strategic deadlock domestically and internationally-a reality reflected in how countries have engaged with Israel in forums such as the United Nations General Assembly, sports arenas, universities, and legal settings.
