An official in the Gaza Peace Council told Channel 14 that there will be no reconstruction of the Strip without the disarmament of Hamas. The statement came as Channel 14 aired a report documenting Hamas's rebuilding efforts in Gaza, under the slogan 'October 7 will return.'
The Gaza Peace Council, a body established to oversee reconstruction, has reiterated that no rebuilding will take place in the Strip as long as Hamas remains armed. An official told Channel 14 on Sunday that 'there will be no reconstruction of the Strip without the disarmament of Hamas.' The statement comes as a Channel 14 report documented Hamas's continued rebuilding efforts in Gaza, including infrastructure and military capabilities, under the slogan 'October 7 will return.' The report highlights the challenge facing any reconstruction plan: while international and Israeli officials have insisted on demilitarization as a precondition, Hamas has shown no willingness to disarm. The Zioneer has previously reported on Netanyahu's insistence that reconstruction hinges on disarmament, and on the US-backed 'Peace Council' initiative. The official's comments suggest that the disarmament demand remains firm despite reports of Hamas's ongoing entrenchment.
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