Israeli President Isaac Herzog stressed Monday that the Hamas terrorist group must be fully disarmed before the second phase of U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan can commence.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog reiterated Monday that the complete disarmament of Hamas is a prerequisite for advancing to the second phase of the U.S.-brokered Gaza peace plan. The statement comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts surrounding the Trump administration's Gaza Peace Council framework, which was announced on July 31 and calls for a phased surrender of weapons by Hamas and other armed groups in the Strip. As The Zioneer reported, Hamas issued conditions for the second phase on July 31, including an Israeli commitment to 'stop the killing' and a full withdrawal, while a Hamas negotiator told the Wall Street Journal that the group had not agreed to disarmament. Herzog had previously called for the immediate implementation of the Trump plan during a June 25 memorial ceremony, noting that Israel held approximately 60% of the Gaza Strip. His latest remarks reaffirm the Israeli security establishment's position that disarmament must precede any further diplomatic steps.
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