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Hamas stands ready to fight if war resumes in Gaza and rejects proposals to leave the territory under US President Donald Trump's peace plan, a senior official told AFP on Saturday. Political bureau member Hossam Badran also predicted difficult negotiations ahead, suggesting the key question of disarmament could be a sticking point for the Palestinian militant group. many parts of US President Donald Trump's proposal have still not been agreed, including Hamas's disarmament and plans for post-war governance. Does Hamas intend to retain its weapons? Hossam Badran: "It is important to note that Hamas's weapons are not the only ones. Today we are talking about weapons that are the weapons of the entire Palestinian people, and weapons in the Palestinian case are a natural thing and a part of history, the present, and the future. Hossam Badran: "The second phase of negotiations requires a more complex discussion, and it is not as easy as the first phase. The second phase of the Trump plan, as it is clear from the points themselves, contains many complexities and difficulties. This requires negotiations, perhaps longer, but it also requires, before that, a Palestinian national dialogue to arrive at a Palestinian national answer." Will Hamas leave the Gaza Strip? Hossam Badran: "The Hamas leaders present in the Gaza Strip are present on their land, the land they have lived on for many years, among their families and people. Therefore, the normal situation is for them to remain there... We long for the day when we can return to the land from which we were banished and displaced. https://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/hamas-ready-to-fight-if-gaza-war-resumes-official-tells-afp/news-story/33b32551ccc024e7bfa9c202d66c82dc Looks like second phase may bring complete flop. (They say peace where there is no peace)

Hamas officials are seeking to assert their control over key parts of Gaza as the Israel Defence Forces withdraw from the devastated war zone, with the BBC reporting that 7000 fighters are being recalled to the territory. The mobilisation of thousands of Hamas fighters challenges a central feature of Trump’s peace plan, which says the group should disarm and have no role in the governance of Gaza.https://www.smh.com.au/world/middle-east/hamas-hostage-release-is-on-track-but-its-fighters-mobilise-in-gaza-20251012-p5n1ta.html It's very interesting what will happen after Monday or Tuesday when "peace celebrations" are over but Hamas is still there and armed. Not willing to give up weapons and governance of Gaza... Warmongering religion continues to be a disruptive force in the world; hence, the nations may feel that destroying the harlot is in their own national interests W12 9/15 Hamas: Hamas is an Islamist movement. (apart from political and militant movement) That means its ideology is rooted in a specific interpretation of Islam. Religious language and identity — Its founders based the movement on their interpretation of Islam. Foundation in Sunni Islam Hamas is a Sunni Islamist movement, drawing its inspiration from the Muslim Brotherhood (founded in Egypt in 1928). The Muslim Brotherhood believes that: Islam should guide not only personal life but also government, laws, and society. Muslim communities should be united under religious principles. Western secularism and Zionism (the movement for a Jewish state) are viewed as threats to this vision. The 1988 Hamas Charter Hamas’s original charter openly stated: Its ultimate goal is to establish an Islamic state in all of historical Palestine. It views the land as an Islamic waqf (a trust) that cannot be given up. It frames the conflict with Israel not just as political or territorial but as a religious duty. It uses religious language about jihad (which it interprets as armed struggle) to justify its actions against Israel.

Hamas’s disarmament as part of US president Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza is “out of the question”, a Hamas official told Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Saturday. “The proposed weapons handover is out of the question and not negotiable,” the official said. The US president has indicated the issue of Hamas surrendering its weapons would be addressed in the second phase of the peace plan.

US President Donald Trump, who will be in the region Monday, said yesterday hostages are being retrieved “now” and thinks the ceasefire will hold because they’re all tired of fighting, and this really gives the whole Middle East - this is beyond Gaza. Gaza is very important, but this is beyond Gaza. This is peace in the Middle East. And it is a beautiful thing,” he said.https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-hamas-gaza-ceasefire-hostages-10-11-25

Have you actually seen anyone here speculating? Did someone really say, in a speculative way, “This is it”? From what I can tell, I’ve only seen people sharing news links and media reports — not making bold claims. But just observing what is happening in the world.

My dear friend, many prophecies are recorded in the Bible, and “Peace and Security” is just one of them. It’s important to remember that even in the first century, there is no evidence that early Christians fully understood exactly how this particular prophecy would be fulfilled. And now, two thousand years later, even the Faithful and Discreet Slave acknowledges that we cannot say with certainty how these words will unfold in real life. Some have offered suggestions—perhaps it will be a single public proclamation, or maybe a series of announcements. But the truth is, we simply do not know. And that’s okay. Here lies the gentle caution: when we discuss Bible prophecy, we should avoid speculation. Why? Because speaking too confidently about what we cannot know can create confusion or even disunity among those we love in the congregation. (W23 February)

The whole thing is getting traction... US presence: The United States is sending 200 troops to the Middle East to monitor the plan’s implementation, a senior US official said. “No US troops are intended to go into Gaza,” another official said.https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-hamas-gaza-ceasefire-agreement-10-09-25

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Therefore our campaign in September .. telling people that only Jehovah can end wars permanently. From our front page article on jw.org In the near future, God will end all war and establish global peace. (Psalm 46:8, 9) I have read somewhere here on the forum that brother Lett said at Switzerland's Convention .. "that war in Ukraine does not have to finish for the end to come" (can someone confirm this please?)

"The world is witnessing a historic moment", Egypt's President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi writes - his country was a key mediator of negotiations. He describes Sharm El-Sheikh, which played host to discussions, as the "city of peace and the cradle of dialogue". "This agreement does not only close the chapter of war; it also opens the door of hope for the peoples of the region for a future defined by justice and stability," he says. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry earlier described the ceasefire as a "positive development" and a "turning point" in the war.https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cx2nzlj2j4kt

The Bible only says: “Whenever it is that they are saying, ‘Peace and security!’ then sudden destruction is to be instantly on them.” Notice carefully, this statement does not indicate the end of all wars. It doesn’t describe a world where every conflict has ceased. Grammatically and logically, the emphasis is on the proclamation itself—the moment people say or believe that peace has been achieved, that things are improving, or that a major problem has been solved. This means that the fulfilment of the prophecy does not require universal peace or a global cessation of hostilities. Key point: Even a single authoritative pronouncement, or a widely shared sense of optimism and security, could satisfy the conditions described in the verse. In other words, the prophetic trigger is confidence, not the actual reality of peace. This also implies a sobering truth: the decisive moment could occur at any time, even while wars and crises continue elsewhere. What matters is not the state of the world, but the collective declaration and perception that peace and security have been secured. We know some things about the declaration of “peace and security.” However, other things we do not know. We do not know what will lead up to it or how the declaration will be made. And we do not know whether it will involve just one proclamation or a series of announcements. Whatever happens, we do know this: We should not be fooled into thinking that world leaders can actually achieve world peace. Rather, it is that declaration that we have been told to watch for. It is the signal that “Jehovah’s day” is about to begin! W19 October

That's what brothers said in my congregation as well...

I am ready to "sign off" from this ridiculous system anytime.... Just waiting for the signal! (Can’t wait for the events to develop into GT)

Below is your semi - official list of “Cerebral Gymnastics.” Warning: Side effects may include sudden insight, improved focus, random philosophical thoughts in the shower, and an irresistible urge to say, “Actually…” during conversations. Read books — and not just the covers, the back blurbs, or the inspirational quotes at the start. Yes, actual pages with words. (Your brain will be shocked but grateful.) Play board games — start light, then move toward games so heavy they could replace your gym weights. (If you find yourself explaining rules for longer than you play — congrats, your brain is growing!) 🎲 Reduce mentally passive activities — like watching TV for “just one more episode” until Netflix politely asks if you’re still alive. Get a hobby that involves thinking — photography (focus!), music (brain + rhythm), poetry, storytelling, or writing short fiction about heroic spoons who save the kitchen. Whatever keeps your neurons salsa dancing. 💃 Move your body — exercise literally scrubs your brain clean. (Picture tiny janitors in your head, sweeping away brain fog.) 🧹🏃‍♀️ Eat smart — brain fuel = good. Junk food = mental molasses. If it glows in the dark or crunches like plastic, maybe… don’t. 🍎 Sleep deeply (7–9 hours) — because your brain files its paperwork at night. No sleep = messy desk = “where did I put my sanity again?” 😴 Digital detox — give your phone a nap. The internet will survive without you for an hour. (Probably.... maybe hmmm .. I have to think about it ... ) 📵 Prayer — yes, seriously. Holy spirit = the best brain Wi-Fi upgrade. Signal strength: divine. 🙏📡 Conversations — deep talks about life, ideas, and why cats stare into the void at 3 a.m. sharpen your reasoning. This forum = brain gym (minus the sweaty equipment). Avoid multitasking — your brain is a Ferrari, not a clown car. Focus on one thing at a time, and do it gloriously. 🏎️💨 Principle: The brain grows through challenge and novelty.

Doing some personal study on GT I’ve been reflecting deeply on these thoughts. There’s much here to meditate on. Even some who believe in a day of judgment think that it is far off. To keep receiving holy spirit, we must also “not treat prophecies with contempt.” (1 Thess. 5:20) “Prophecies” here refer to messages produced by God’s spirit, including those concerning Jehovah’s day and the urgency of our times. We do not push that day off in our mind, thinking that Armageddon will not happen in our lifetime. Instead, we speed it up—keep it close in mind—by maintaining right conduct and keeping busy with “deeds of godly devotion” every day.—2 Pet. 3:11, 12. W23 June. So perhaps it’s not really proper (or spiritually safe) to speculate whether the Great Tribulation might come in 5, 10, or 20 years. Doing so might make it seem far away, when in truth, our relationship with Jehovah and our sense of readiness must remain immediate. The focus, then, isn’t when the end will come, but who we are becoming as we await it.