A circulating report claims that Israeli officials were aware of a partial disarmament agreement with Hamas in Gaza but dismissed the process, believing the terror group would not sign. The report adds that the continuation of talks was approved, and then Hamas surprised Israeli decision-makers. The claim is unverified.
Sunday afternoon saw a new report circulating, claiming that Israeli intelligence was aware of a partial disarmament agreement with Hamas in Gaza but dismissed the process, believing the terror group would not follow through. The report, which has not been independently verified, states that the continuation of talks was approved, and then Hamas surprised Israeli officials by 'blowing it up in their faces' — a phrase suggesting the group's actions disrupted the planned process.
The Zioneer has extensively covered the ongoing disarmament negotiations. On July 30, The Zioneer reported that Hamas was close to announcing disarmament according to US and Israeli sources. The following day, Hamas negotiator Razi Hamed told the Wall Street Journal that no agreement on disarmament or Israeli involvement had been reached, highlighting the volatility of the talks. Additional reports indicated that Hamas was pushing for ambiguous wording in any agreement to avoid being declared in violation of the October deal.
This new report, if accurate, would add a layer of internal Israeli criticism: that the failure to take the process seriously may have contributed to the current impasse. However, the report originates from a single source and its details remain unconfirmed. The Zioneer will continue to monitor developments.
2 developments
- DevelopingPeace Council official: Gaza deal was coordinated with Israel, rejects new disarmament demand
- DevelopingBoard of Peace releases full Gaza deal text: Hamas to disarm, Israel to withdraw
- DevelopingRevised Palestinian proposal on Gaza disarmament reported by Asharq Al-Awsat
- StrongDiplomats say Gaza ceasefire deal unlikely before Israeli elections, US official pushes for Hamas disarmament first
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