With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refraining from public comment, a senior Israeli official has reiterated Jerusalem's opposition to a disarmament plan approved by Hamas, Israeli media report. The official's statement underscores the government's firm stance against the proposal, though details of the plan remain unclear.
The statement, reported by Israeli media on Friday afternoon, comes as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not publicly addressed the proposal. The disarmament plan, which Hamas has reportedly approved, has not been detailed in open sources. The senior official's reiteration of opposition signals that the Israeli government remains publicly unified against the plan, even as the prime minister stays silent. The report did not include additional details on the plan or the official's identity.
3 developments
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- StrongDiplomats say Gaza ceasefire deal unlikely before Israeli elections, US official pushes for Hamas disarmament first
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Source and signal
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