Yediot Ahronot political commentator Nahum Barnea claims that the United States has shifted its position and no longer makes Gaza reconstruction contingent on Hamas's disarmament. If this trend continues, he says, rebuilding could proceed without achieving one of Israel's key war goals — dismantling Hamas's military wing.
Yediot Ahronot commentator Nahum Barnea wrote Friday that the United States has dropped its demand that Hamas disarm before Gaza reconstruction begins. The claim, if accurate, would mark a significant shift in Washington's stance, which has been a central condition in ceasefire negotiations.
Previous Zioneer coverage has documented the US administration's push for a Gaza reconstruction plan, including a revised disarmament proposal backed by US envoys in mid-June and a report that the US was pressing for an international force deployment. The Israeli security cabinet had blocked an earlier interim deal, and Prime Minister Netanyahu has stated that Hamas must be removed as a ruling power in Gaza.
Barnea's report is based on unnamed sources and has not been independently confirmed. The claim represents a single commentator's assessment of the current diplomatic trajectory.
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