Saudi Arabia, UAE demand Hamas disarmament – Egypt, Qatar oppose
Despite general agreement on Egypt’s plan for Gaza’s reconstruction, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates refuse to participate financially or practically unless it is guaranteed that Hamas will not be part of the governing body and will surrender its weapons. This has been revealed by Arab and American sources following high-level meetings in Riyadh over the past weekend. This dispute is also linked to the delay in releasing Palestinian prisoners as part of the hostage deal.
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