To the world at large, Hamas put out a statement that seemed to adopt President Donald Trump's peace plan, from release of Israeli hostages to transfer of governing authority in Gaza. The announcement was hailed as a breakthrough in efforts to end almost two years of war. But within the group, there remain tough divisions, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Hamas's political leaders, who are based in Qatar, have been ready to negotiate because Arab states and foreign mediators have been putting pressure on them. Gaza-based military commanders are not ready to give up weapons or relinquish complete control, or else a move like this would spell the ultimate death of the group.

The political wing under pressure

In Doha, months of Hamas leaders negotiating with Egyptian and Qatari intermedia

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