According to reports, no official statement has been issued by the Prime Minister's Office regarding the deal with Hamas as of Friday evening. Political figures are debating the proposed technocrat government, with Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly favoring it over Hamas rule or PA involvement, while others question the approach.
As of 16:52 Jerusalem, no official confirmation has been issued by the Prime Minister's Office regarding the reported deal with Hamas, according to reports. The absence of a statement comes amid ongoing political debate over the terms of the agreement. One report notes that Prime Minister Netanyahu's position is understood to support a 'technocrat government' in Gaza rather than leaving Hamas in power, which is seen as preferable to allowing the Palestinian Authority to return. Separately, attention has been drawn to former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot's reaction to the Gaza situation, with some questioning whether he advocates for the PA's return to the Strip. The reports characterize the emerging framework as a compromise between maintaining security control and facilitating a political transition.
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