Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes, withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remain Hamas also said laying down its heavy weapons was contingent on the creation of a Palestinian state, something Israel’s current government adamantly rejects. Israel doesn't want peace. It wants land.

Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remainHamas also said that laying down its heavy weapons was contingent on the creation of a Palestinian state, something Israel’s current government adamantly rejects.www.nbcnews.com