Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Tuesday evening that Israel will not withdraw from its current lines in the Gaza Strip until Hamas is completely disarmed, according to a report by ynet. The statement reinforces the security-first position the Prime Minister outlined earlier in the day.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement Tuesday evening reiterating that Israel will not withdraw from its current lines in the Gaza Strip until Hamas is fully disarmed, according to a report by ynet. The declaration came roughly an hour after his initial statements at 20:29 Jerusalem, in which he first stated the condition and then denied that Israel had agreed to any draft agreement, noting that President Trump's proposal for Gaza disarmament is under review. The repeated emphasis on the disarmament condition underscores the government's security-first approach as IDF forces maintain their positions.
The Zioneer has reported that this position has been echoed by Israeli officials in recent days. Security Cabinet member Ze'ev Elkin said on Sunday, August 2, that Israel will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas disarms, expressing doubt that the condition will be met. President Isaac Herzog stressed on Monday, August 3, that Hamas must be fully disarmed before the second phase of President Trump's Gaza peace plan can commence.
The statement did not specify a timeline for the disarmament requirement or indicate any new developments on the ground.
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