The Palestinian militant group Hamas continues to insist on a guarantee that Israeli troops will withdraw from Gaza before disarmament talks proceed, reinforcing the group's long-standing demand that Israel eventually abandon Gaza in order to end the nearly three-year-old war, Reuters reported on April 2. These comments came as Hamas officials met with Qatari, Turkish and Egyptian officials in Cairo.

The October 2025 ceasefire between Israel and Hamas outlined a plan under which Israel would leave Gaza and Hamas would disarm and abandon its political role there, though details remained undefined. However, far-right Israeli leaders, like Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, insist on permanent settlements and occupation in Gaza, while Hamas has so far refused to disarm and has expressed a desire to retain some political role in the strip, even if limited.