# Hamas refuses to include tunnels in proposed Gaza disarmament framework

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-02 04:07 UTC · Category: World

## Executive Summary
Hamas has formally rejected the inclusion of tunnel infrastructure in a new Gaza disarmament proposal currently under mediation in Cairo.

## Intelligence Brief
Hamas has submitted a response to amendments proposed by Mladenov regarding a Gaza disarmament framework. Reports confirm the group explicitly refused to include tunnel networks in the terms of the agreement. A Hamas delegation has arrived in Cairo to engage in further ceasefire discussions.


Coverage from Ynetnews, The Times of Israel, and thenationalnews.com highlights that the proposal serves as an attempt to revive the peace plan associated with Trump. Asharq Al-Awsat reports that Hamas expects the current response to be rejected by mediators. Simultaneously, Palestinian factions have announced ongoing sessions to monitor the progression of these negotiations.


Future developments remain dependent on the formal response to the group's latest submission. The impact of the exclusion of tunnel infrastructure on the broader disarmament framework is currently being tracked by observers. No further details regarding the timing of upcoming sessions have been specified in available reporting.

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| Asharq Al-Awsat English | Sources to Asharq Al-Awsat: Hamas Submits Response to Mladenov Amendments, Expects Rejection | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxQUzNPdUpmdjZ0VHVPVlhENTFpTmZnWnotRlVPS0VxRUVjWmNwM21ZZmxIcG5sMkpabzZOQ2kzMGRUbGQ0a2E1a2s4amo4UzVwQ1pnMDg3TVZsX0VZaEVyN0UxVE16eXVlczMwSmYyckR0Zjh3d01uby1STWZ3eC1xd0tjWVphMXdWV3NpWWVLNzF2QndhVl9lWkp4YmZnS1ZVV2ctRnRtYzFaN3g1Q1Bxci1ZOE40d1Q1MW9YZw?oc=5) |
| وكالة سبأ | Palestinian factions announce continued session to monitor Gaza agreement developments | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiU0FVX3lxTE1oZzV3R3JRYWV6Tlp4TVRvTGE2MDh4WEViMG9qNWQwTmRHd0F0cEtzaE1VZXV2VGw5aUttU0tuWkFQY2tUT2RzMlY0OWpZdlFsc2l3?oc=5) |
| thenationalnews.com | Gaza mediators table modified proposal for disarming Hamas in bid to revive Trump's peace plan | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4AFBVV95cUxNRXVlbVZQVnlOd0VrOGVRZzlsSjlKNU9yQnh1ampVd0FZdDBRN2cxeXVDZjlUc1phbzNOOU9KTTdvaUkyWmx1R3k4eUtjMHhoUVNRcEQ3cVdxM25aNWRsandHa2gtUmhpVXYtdG82WEFlWDBiUDgzWUhuWU1sNXlaSGxmQUZ2YmxscS1DR1NDb3M0cXhSM2dTOFdtcmR2ZHBuSUV0NS1WVDAxc01EVzVZZnltTEZ4aVMxYlNsbS15V0lINk9IT0k0czlUZGJCRXhnUXBXU2dLVkdwb3JVamswZw?oc=5) |
| The Times of Israel | Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo to discuss Gaza ceasefire | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxOV2xvZ1c2cUtkXzdaY2FoejdHM3JVT0JlTy1SeWFRckdsMlVKaG5FMTJIRDlrM0JuRjZaU0pWT0Q5X0RLell1cHIxRUZTaW9JOWRqTzQ5U1h4cDNTVWsyOXhYT3dXRjBlTFRBR01YeFAteVpIMGp1cmpoWGxnM19xcmFRMHBpdUU4M2l0ZlJCeEZhVDY3WHFycnQzNVQ5c0hvRnhCTUxwNnM?oc=5) |
| Ynetnews | Hamas refuses to include tunnels in proposed Gaza disarmament framework | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiVkFVX3lxTE9sV1ZDZWRVZktOT2I1TTRGT2J4alNZaEFobGRGdUJCWm9aZTRCaXAyVUpjS1dIWi1DZFJRUGpFVEwtMzJ0ejNwZWsySk1vWmtmcmhNV05B?oc=5) |

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