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Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt join calls for Hamas to disarm and exit Gaza
to end war with Israel
By Ronny Reyes
Published July 29, 2025, 6:26 p.m. ET

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Arab nations — including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt — joined calls Tuesday for Hamas to disarm and give up its grip on Gaza to end the
21-month war between the terror group and Israel.

The Arab League, European Union and 17 other nations are pushing for an
end to Hamas’ nearly 20-year rule over Gaza as part of a two-state
solution aimed at preventing further bloodshed and suffering of
Palestinians, who are facing a humanitarian crisis.

“In the context of ending the war in Gaza, Hamas must end its rule in
Gaza and hand over its weapons to the Palestinian Authority, with
international engagement and support, in line with the objective of a
sovereign and independent Palestinian State,” the declaration read.

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy embracing Palestinian Prime
Minister Mohammad Mustafa at a UN conference.
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The Arab League, European Union and 17 other nations called for a
two-state solution that would exile Hamas from the Gaza Strip.
AFP via Getty Images
Smoke plume rising from an explosion in Gaza.
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The resolution would see the terror group disarm and bring peace to the devastated Gaza Strip.
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“We supported the deployment of a temporary international stabilization mission upon invitation by the Palestinian Authority and under the aegis
of the United Nations and in line with UN principles, building on
existing UN capacities, to be mandated by the UN Security Council, with appropriate regional and international support,” it added.

France, which formally recognized the state of Palestine last week, said
the declaration is the strongest of its kind by virtue of being backed
by Arab nations.

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“For the first time, Arab countries and those in the Middle East condemn Hamas, condemn Oct. 7, call for the disarmament of Hamas, call for its exclusion from Palestinian governance, and clearly express their
intention to normalize relations with Israel in the future,” French
Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said.

It was the latest from the United Nations summit focused on reviving a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians in the wake of reports
warning of widespread famine in Gaza if immediate action is not taken.

Saudi Arabian delegation at a UN conference on Palestine and the
two-state solution.
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Tuesday’s resolution was the first time Saudi Arabia, along with other
Arab nations, joined the West in a two-state solution plan that condemns
Hamas.
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The UN conferences come as more than a million Palestinian refugees
living in Gaza stand on the brink of famine, according to food security experts.
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Along with the declaration, Britain, which co-signed the order with
France, has presented Israel with its own ultimatum.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Tuesday that the UK will
recognize a state of Palestine before the United Nations “unless the
Israeli government takes substantive steps to end the appalling
situation in Gaza, agree to a cease-fire and commit to a long-term,
sustainable peace, reviving the prospect of a two-state solution.”

The US and Israel did not take part in the UN conference, with Israel’s foreign ministry slamming any prospects of a two-state solution as a “reward” for Hamas.

Palestinians carry a wounded person on a cart in Beit Lahia.
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The 21-month-old war has killed more than 60,000 people in Gaza,
according to its ministry of Health.
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While Israel has previously said it is open to a deal that would see
Gaza demilitarized and Hamas leaders exiled, Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu has maintained that a two-state solution is not on the table.

The Israeli leader has also rejected any prospect that would see the Palestinian Authority (PA), which governs the occupied West Bank, return
to power in Gaza.

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The PA governed Gaza until Hamas was elected to power in 2006, with the
terror group then ousting the PA leadership and exerting full control
over the enclave.

Israel has instead proposed that its military occupy Gaza indefinitely,
with the Jewish state vetting local leaders who would go on to form
their own government.

With Post wires

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Donald Adams
18 hours ago

Hamas should disarm, so on that point these Arab nations are correct.

There should be no two-state solution in, at least, the foreseeable future.

Israel let the Gazans choose their governing authority 20 years or so
ago, and they chose Hamas. They will choose poorly again should they be
given the chance.

When the Japanese surrendered in WWII, the US essentially imposed the
rules by which they were to be governed. While there was consultation,
it was only such that the Japanese, properly chastened, essentially
acquiesced. After showing some proof of their fidelity to governing
peacefully, the Japanese were granted autonomy.

If after a suitable period of time the Gazans can show that they are
peaceful, then Israel may consider granting Gaza more autonomy.

But, as it's been at least 50 years of belligerence on the part of the so-called Palestinians, that suitable period will be a very, very long time.

Yes, to Hamas disarming. No, to any proposed two-state solution.

As the Arab nations know that Israel would reject such a proposal, the statement on the part of these Arab nations is merely an empty gesture.



Vicenza
13 hours ago

The idea that the PLO is much better than Hamas is delusional. A 2-state solution has been repeatedly turned down. And yes, by the PLO when it
was in power in the past.

It is simply crazy to think that this is somehow a solution. The rest
of the middle east should repatriate their Arab brethren. G...

Flying Squirrel
17 hours ago

Are there calls for Hamas to disarm? Are these Arab nations joking? They
need to have their troops join Israel in taking Hamas out. There is no
peace from appeasement with Hamas.


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Evan Jones
3 hours ago

Maybe so, but this is a BIG step. And it never would have happened
except for Trump's deals last spring.


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Hawkeye
24 minutes ago

Iran (Hamas' banker and supplier) is not an Arab nation and did not join
in this vote, apparently. Nevertheless, it is a big step forward -- one
more advance after DJT's Abraham Accords. The original 1947 agreement
which established Israel and an equal Arab state was rejected by the
Arabs in the British Mandate ("palestine"). A lot of grief could have
been avoided if Arabs had then accepted Israel's existence. Hamas'
charter denies Israel's existence. This denial guarantees continued
violence against Israel, and that's why Hamas must be defeated. Voters
for Mamdani, take note!


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Nypostcensorsamerica
7 hours ago

Amen but they cow ards

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