Security analyst Yair Goldblatt posted on X that Israel conditions its withdrawal from parts of the Gaza Strip on Hamas disarmament, while Hamas conditions disarmament on an Israeli withdrawal. Goldblatt added a cynical observation: 'in the neighborhood, first they deny, then they admit.'
Security analyst Yair Goldblatt posted Friday evening on X, highlighting the mutual preconditions that have stalled progress in the Gaza disarmament talks. Israel's position, as reported, conditions any withdrawal from the Strip on Hamas's full disarmament. Hamas, in turn, insists on a complete Israeli withdrawal before discussing disarmament. Goldblatt, who previously described the reported disarmament deal as 'cosmetic' and warned that Hamas's ideology remains intact, noted that the negotiation dynamic follows a pattern of denial followed by eventual admission. The analyst's latest post comes as reports indicate Hamas has received a revised weapons-disposal plan backed by US envoys, with Palestinian factions expected to respond in the coming days.
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