Hamas Refuses to Disarm as Gaza Ceasefire Efforts Continue

Hamas's Al-Qassam Brigades has refused to disarm and demands the completion of the first phase of the Gaza agreement. Hamas conditions its disarmament on Israel's withdrawal from Gaza. Egypt is working to stabilize the ceasefire in Gaza. Lebanon's president expressed a desire to negotiate before Israel repeats what it did in Gaza. Father Gabriel Romanelli said peace in Gaza would help pacify the entire region.