“Heretofore those who presented the truths of the third angel’s message have been often regarded as mere alarmists…. But as the question of enforcing Sunday observance is widely agitated, the event so long doubted and disbelieved is seen to be approaching, and the third message will produce an effect which it could not have had before.” RH April 27, 1911, par. 18
Henry Bodkin
Fri, July 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM GMT+32 min read
Hamas is considering laying down its weapons as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel, sources have said.
Saudi outlet Asharq News reported, citing Hamas sources, that the organisation was showing “flexibility” on the issue of possession, manufacture and smuggling of weapons under a post-war settlement.
The terror group was later reported to have sent a “positive” response to a proposal from the White House aimed at freeing the remaining hostages in Gaza.
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A Palestinian official familiar with the talks told Reuters the response was “positive and should help reach [sic] a deal”.
Repeated attempts to reach a new deal have failed since February because Hamas refuses to release hostages without an Israeli guarantee to end the war, effectively leaving the terror group at large in the Strip.
At the same time, Israel has stopped short of committing not to resume fighting after the hostages are recovered.
Using the political momentum from his bombing of Iran and subsequent brokering of a peace deal between the Islamic Republic and Israel, Donald Trump is now effectively offering Hamas that guarantee himself, according to reports.
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Sources say the president has committed to begin detailed discussions on ending the war on day one of a 60-day ceasefire, on which approximately eight hostages would walk free.
Arab nations have put forward a proposal for an interim technocrat government for Gaza, with the involvement of the Palestinian Authority.
Similar discussions were due to begin some days into the January ceasefire deal with Hamas, but never materialised owing to Benjamin Netanyahu’s domestic political constraints.
Israel then restarted its military campaign in mid-March.
According to Asharq, Hamas may commit to putting an end to weapons smuggling into the Gaza Strip and manufacturing its own weapons.
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It may even commit to handing over its existing weapons.
(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)2 Corinthians 10 : 4
There have also been suggestions that a symbolic number of senior Hamas figures would agree to go into exile.
“As the controversy extends into new fields, and the minds of the people are called to God’s downtrodden law, Satan is astir. The power attending the message will only madden those who oppose it. The clergy will put forth almost superhuman efforts to shut away the light, lest it should shine upon their flocks. By every means at their command they will endeavor to suppress the discussion of these vital questions. The church appeals to the strong arm of civil power, and in this work papists and Protestants unite. As the movement for Sunday enforcement becomes more bold and decided, the law will be invoked against commandment-keepers. They will be threatened with fines and imprisonment, and some will be offered positions of influence and other rewards and advantages as inducements to renounce their faith…. Conscientious obedience to the Word of God will be treated as rebellion.” RH April 27, 1911, par. 20
However, Hamas has issued no formal response yet – although Mr Trump says he expects one within 24 hours – and the optimistic reports could amount to nothing.
The group has a history of appearing to entertain proposals only to introduce hurdles later in the process.
Israel has repeatedly said that Hamas can have no part in running a post-war Gaza government.
While the Protestant world is by her attitude making concessions to Rome, let us arouse to comprehend the situation and view the contest before us in its true bearings. Let the watchmen now lift up their voice and give the message which is present truth for this time. Let us show the people where we are in prophetic history and seek to arouse the spirit of true Protestantism, awaking the world to a sense of the value of the privileges of religious liberty so long enjoyed. 5T 716.2
The question will be to what extent Mr Netanyahu’s government is prepared to consider a staged process of reform.
Under what is known of the proposed agreement, Hamas would release 10 living hostages, approximately half of the total number it holds, and a number of bodies over the 60-day period.
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