An Israeli source familiar with the discussions told CNN that Prime Minister Netanyahu is not expected to publicly oppose the Hamas disarmament agreement, because he assesses that Hamas will ultimately violate its terms. The source also said Netanyahu is not expected to order an IDF withdrawal from Gaza before the October elections.
An Israeli source familiar with the discussions told CNN on Friday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not expected to publicly oppose the Hamas disarmament agreement, because he assesses that Hamas will ultimately violate its terms. The source added that Netanyahu is not expected to order an IDF withdrawal from Gaza before the October elections. The Zioneer has previously reported on Netanyahu's security positions, including his rejection of U.S. demands for withdrawal from multiple fronts and his insistence that Israeli forces remain in Lebanon.
3 developments
- DevelopingIDF top brass urges immediate Gaza action despite concern Trump may block
- DevelopingSa'ar: Hamas's 'technocrat' gambit is a ploy to avoid disarmament, Israel insists on Trump plan
- StrongDiplomats say Gaza ceasefire deal unlikely before Israeli elections, US official pushes for Hamas disarmament first
- StrongReport: US conditioned Netanyahu-Trump meeting on Gaza force approval; source says PM advanced it headstrongly
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