Channel 14 reports that a framework is being examined under which Hamas would hand over its weapons. Minister Gila Gamliel stated that Israel is determined to bring about full demilitarization of the Gaza Strip and will not retreat from the yellow line until that happens.
A new report from Channel 14 this evening indicates that Israel is examining a framework for the handover of Hamas's weapons. Minister Gila Gamliel stated that Israel will not retreat from the yellow line in the Gaza Strip without full, verified demilitarization. The development comes amid a day of intensive diplomatic reporting; earlier on Thursday, multiple political sources confirmed that Israel had rejected the 15-point framework and conveyed its objections to envoy Tony Blair.
Throughout Thursday afternoon, political sources told N12, i24NEWS, and Israel Hayom that the Gaza issue was not discussed in the Netanyahu-Trump meeting, and that Israel demands full Hamas disarmament, including the removal of all weapons from the Strip, as a precondition for any withdrawal. The sources emphasized that there will be no Israeli withdrawal from the yellow line before Hamas is disarmed and the Strip is demilitarized. The reports were corroborated across several newsrooms, lending weight to the Israeli position.
The current examination of a handover mechanism follows a day of detailed reporting on the disarmament framework. As The Zioneer reported earlier today, N12's Amit Segal detailed a plan for weapons storage under multinational guard, and US and Israeli sources indicated that Hamas is close to announcing disarmament. The Eye on Zion bulletin this evening noted that skepticism remains in Jerusalem regarding the implementation of any deal. In recent weeks, The Zioneer also reported on Israel's preparations for a renewed military campaign if Hamas refuses to disarm.
The details of the framework being examined remain under discussion, and no official confirmation has been provided. The key outstanding issue is the verification mechanism for full demilitarization of the Gaza Strip, which Israel insists must precede any territorial withdrawal.
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