Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed on Wednesday morning that the United States had sent a secret draft agreement for the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip, but Israel rejected the proposal, according to a report. The report quoted Lt. Col. (res.) Amit Yagur warning that the emerging framework mirrors the Hezbollah model in Lebanon and would allow Hamas to retain control of the territory.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed early Wednesday morning that the United States had submitted a secret draft agreement for the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip, according to a report. The Prime Minister was quoted as saying, 'They sent a proposal — we didn't agree.' The report also included analysis from Lt. Col. (res.) Amit Yagur, who warned that the emerging framework mirrors the Hezbollah model in Lebanon, allowing Hamas to retain control of the territory. It is not clear whether the draft agreement was presented formally by the US administration or was a proposal circulated among parties. No additional details on the contents of the agreement or the Israeli response have been disclosed. The report has not been independently verified.
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