Almost a week since the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostages deal, the working arrangement is holding on tooth and nail as mostly the Palestinian organisation is setting terms that seem to cast doubt on the viability of what has been agreed as well as what might happen next.
Hamas is not about to give up security control in the Gaza Strip, as clearly stated and will be in charge during a transitional period in the area, as the organisation's politburo member Mohammed Nazal told Reuters.
'I cannot commit to any disarmament', the Hamas official clarified.
Speaking out of Doha, Qatar, where a number of high ranking members are based, Nazal added that the organisation is prepared to accept up to a 5 year ceasefire, utilised for the reconstruction of the ravaged enclave, where 83% of buildings have been destroyed.
He did stress however that next steps will depend on whether Palestinians feel there is 'hope and prospect' to establish an independent state.
'It all depends on the plan'
Asked whether Hamas will be giving up its arms, he was not forthcoming. 'I cannot respond with a yes or a no', he said, adding that it was all about the nature of the planning when it came to the organisation's disarmament and who would be in charge of the handover.
Disarmament is not just about Hamas, he stressed but other Palestinian armed groups, so as such, it requires wider Palestinian concensus.
'Hamas will be present'
Nazal underlined that during the transitional period, Hamas will keep a security presence in the field, in order to protect humanitarian assistance from looting and armed groups.
'Politically, the administration will be technocratic and Hamas will maintain its positions on the ground', the Hamas official noted. Elections can take place following the transition.
He noted that Hamas has yet to pick up the issue of an international stabilisation force in Gaza with negotiators.
The creation of such a force is envisaged in the second phase of the Trump peace plan.