The Israel Defense Forces confirmed Wednesday that Hamas is removing weapons from storage facilities and reestablishing military control in the Gaza Strip, according to reports. The confirmation follows earlier IDF statements about weapons movement and comes amid ongoing negotiations over the terror group's disarmament.
The IDF's confirmation, reported Wednesday morning, adds that Hamas is not only moving weapons out of storage but also reestablishing its military control in the Strip. As The Zioneer reported at 10:37, the military had earlier confirmed that Hamas was removing weapons from storage facilities. The new detail underscores concerns that the terror group is using the current lull to rebuild its capabilities, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to secure its disarmament. The development comes amid a series of reports and negotiations involving mediators from Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt, as The Zioneer has previously covered. It remains unclear whether the IDF's assessment reflects a change in the situation on the ground or a more detailed disclosure of intelligence already held.
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