The head of the Shin Bet said that Hamas's strategy is to pressure Israel into carrying out reconstruction actions in Gaza while disarmament is not taking place, according to a report.
The statement from the Shin Bet chief adds to an ongoing debate over the conditions for Gaza reconstruction. The Zioneer has previously reported on similar assessments from Israeli officials and analysts, who have warned that Hamas is using the current lull to rebuild its military and administrative infrastructure while feigning willingness to transfer civilian governance. The remarks underscore the security establishment's position that any reconstruction must be contingent on Hamas's demilitarization, a stance that has been reiterated by Israeli leaders in recent weeks. Further details on the timing or context of the statement were not immediately available.
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