Palestinian resistance factions agree to hold on to weapon

Palestinian resistance factions have agreed to hold on to their weapons, a senior official of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) said Wednesday.
“There is consensus among the resistance factions to hold on to the Palestinian people’s weapons, and we have shown flexibility with the mediators regarding their use,” Mohammed Al-Hindi said in a brief statement.
The remarks came after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed earlier in the day to dismantle Hamas if it refuses to disarm, threatening renewed military action in Gaza.