(TJV NEWS) A report attributed to The New York Times says Hamas has indicated it may be willing to partially disarm as part of broader negotiations over Gaza’s future governance, though the move would fall well short of full demilitarization demanded by Israel and other international actors.

According to the reporting, two Hamas officials said the group is prepared to hand over thousands of rifles and other light weapons used by its police and internal security forces. The proposal would reportedly involve transferring those arms to a Palestinian administrative body linked to an international “Board of Peace” structure overseeing post-conflict governance and reconstruction efforts.

However, the same officials emphasized that Hamas has not committed to disbanding its military wing or surrendering heavier weapons systems, leaving the group’s core armed capabilities intact. The report frames this as a limited concession aimed at enabling a transitional governing arrangement rather than a full end to its armed presence in Gaza.

The New York Times reporting notes that the potential step comes amid ongoing discussions over ceasefire implementation and long-term political arrangements for the territory. Under various proposed frameworks, Gaza’s administration would be handed to a technocratic authority supported by international oversight, with Hamas stepping back from formal governance roles.

Even so, the report underscores that significant gaps remain between the parties. While some mediators have suggested that partial disarmament could be achievable under strict conditions and guarantees, Hamas has historically maintained that it would not fully relinquish its right to armed resistance.