Senior Israeli officials stated Monday evening that Israel will not retreat from any position before Hamas is disarmed. The statement, which goes beyond the original Trump framework, signals a hardening of Jerusalem's negotiating stance.
The statement, attributed to senior officials in Jerusalem, comes amid ongoing negotiations over a U.S.-brokered framework for Gaza. The officials asserted that the demand for Hamas disarmament is non-negotiable, and that Israel will not agree to any arrangement that does not include the full demilitarization of the Strip.
This position appears to go beyond the original Trump framework, which, according to earlier reports, did not explicitly condition withdrawal on disarmament. The Zioneer previously reported (July 31) that Hamas negotiator Razi Hamed told the Wall Street Journal that the group had not agreed to disarmament or Israeli involvement. A senior White House official later denied that the U.S. had dropped the demand for disarmament.
The new statement underscores the hardening of Israel's stance as political pressure mounts domestically and internationally. It remains unclear whether the U.S. will endorse this position or seek a compromise.
3 developments
- DevelopingSenior Hamas official says group agreed to store weapons, not disarm, in response to Trump
- DevelopingZe'ev Elkin: Israel will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas disarms, expresses doubt
- DevelopingHamas sets conditions for Trump framework, including weapons staying in Gaza — report
- StrongIsrael conveys 'serious security concerns' to White House over Hamas disarmament plan
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