Israel has not signed Peace Council roadmap or multinational force agreement, cabinet meeting reveals

The security cabinet convened Friday to discuss the evolving international framework for Gaza's post-war governance and disarmament. Shin Bet chief David Zini told ministers that Hamas views the Peace Council's agreement as a means to "trap and block Israel" from taking military action in the coming months. Zini reportedly characterized the terror group's stance as a "diplomatic October 7," suggesting that Hamas is attempting to stall for time, potentially waiting for the results of upcoming elections before determining its next moves.

Cabinet Resistance to Operational Halts

According to reports by Yair Goldblatt and Amichai Stein, there was a consensus among cabinet ministers against entering a proposed 14-day "preparation-for-disarmament" period. This phase, reportedly requested by international intermediaries, would have required Israel to halt targeted killings and other counter-terror operations. Ministers told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that such a step would carry unacceptable political and security implications, potentially entrenching Hamas rule under international cover.

Unsigned Agreements and Security Gaps

The meeting revealed that Israel has officially withheld its signature from two key documents: the Peace Council's 15-point roadmap and the authorization for a multinational force to enter the Gaza Strip. These delays are linked to specific reservations raised by ministers, including Bezalel Smotrich and Orit Strook. As The Zioneer reported earlier, cabinet members have identified several critical gaps in the proposed framework, including the lack of a verified disarmament mechanism and the risk of an IDF withdrawal before demilitarization is complete.

By maintaining this position, Jerusalem is signaling that it will not formally authorize the entry of international forces or commit to operational restraints as long as the framework fails to address Israel's core security requirements. The outlook remains focused on whether the Peace Council can adjust the roadmap to ensure that disarmament is genuine and verified before any shift in the IDF's operational posture.