Hamas denies US claims it offered to disarm in exchange for ceasefire

Hamas has denied a claim by a United States special envoy that the group was preparing to disarm in exchange for an end to the war in Gaza. US envoy Steve Witkoff reportedly told families of Israeli captives that Hamas had said it was prepared to be demilitarized. In a statement, Hamas countered that its armed resistance would not be relinquished until a fully sovereign Palestinian state is established. This exchange occurs after the US and Israel withdrew from ceasefire talks, with Israel now reportedly seeking a comprehensive agreement rather than partial deals.