Hamas refuses to disarm until Palestinian state established

The news article reports that negotiations between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire and the release of hostages have stalled. Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist group that controls the Gaza Strip, has refused to disarm until a Palestinian state is established. The article suggests that this demand has been a major obstacle in the negotiations. The article does not provide further details on the specific negotiations or the reasons behind Hamas' refusal to disarm. It also does not offer any analysis or commentary on the broader political and security situation in the region. The article is focused solely on the reported impasse in the negotiations between the two parties.
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