A political source said Thursday that Israel will not withdraw from the Gaza Strip's yellow line until Hamas is fully disarmed and the Strip demilitarized. The source added that the Gaza issue was not discussed in the Netanyahu-Trump meeting, and that Israel has conveyed its objections to the 15-point document to envoy Tony Blair.
A political source clarified Israel's red lines on Gaza Thursday evening, stating that no withdrawal from the yellow line in the Strip will occur before Hamas's full disarmament and demilitarization. The source said the Gaza issue was not raised at all in the Netanyahu-Trump meeting, and that a 15-point document currently under discussion does not adequately address Israel's demands. Jerusalem has conveyed its objections to former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, who is serving as a special envoy. The statement underscores Israel's insistence on a precondition of disarmament before any progress, aligning with earlier reporting by The Zioneer. The source also reiterated that Israel demands the complete removal of weapons from Gaza and the full demilitarization of the Strip as a prerequisite for any process.
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