Israeli officials say the terror group appears to have surrendered and agreed to dismantle all weapons under a strict framework, while Palestinian reports suggest an announcement could come later ThursdayIsraeli officials familiar with negotiations over the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire said Thursday that Hamas appeared to have accepted complete disarmament, as Palestinian reports suggested an announcement on understandings could be made later in the day.“The direction appears positive,” the Israeli officials said. “It appears Hamas has surrendered and agreed to complete and absolute disarmament. The agreement, if signed, will be strict and detailed, with no tricks and no compromises.”The Yellow Line in Gaza (Photo: REUTERS/Ebrahim Hajjaj)Sources close to Hamas said progress had been made in Egyptian-mediated talks with international envoys on the principal issues delaying the transition to the next phase of the ceasefire agreement.The outstanding disputes include Hamas’ weapons, the future mechanism for governing the Gaza Strip and the continued operation of civilian institutions.Palestinian reports said a declaration that understandings had been reached could be issued later Thursday.The Israeli officials’ remarks suggest that the proposed arrangement would go significantly further than earlier formulas discussed by Hamas-linked sources, which focused on transferring or storing weapons under an agreed monitoring mechanism.Israel has consistently demanded the complete dismantling of Hamas’ military capabilities as a condition for advancing the ceasefire agreement.The reported progress has not yet produced a signed agreement, and the officials stressed that any final framework would have to be detailed, enforceable and free of loopholes.Negotiations are continuing under Egyptian mediation and with the involvement of international envoys.