Hamas Accepted US Disarmament Roadmap; Israel's Rejection Stalls Gaza Diplomacy

Hamas agreed to a US-backed roadmap to disarm in exchange for Israeli withdrawal and an end to attacks on Gaza. Israel rejected the proposal in August 2026, demanding full demilitarisation before any concessions. Kushner's talks with Netanyahu produced no breakthrough. The roadmap envisions simultaneous disarmament and withdrawal; Israel wants disarmament first — a gap US diplomacy has yet to bridge.