The right-wing activist group Tzav 9, led by founder Reut Ben Haim, conducted a street poll in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Sderot on Thursday morning, finding that the public is largely unaware of Section 17 of the Trump administration's Gaza disengagement framework. The group warns that the clause allows reconstruction to begin even if Hamas has not disarmed, calling it 'not a rehabilitation plan but a revival plan for terrorism.'
The street poll and statement by Tzav 9 add a domestic activist voice to the charged debate over the Trump administration's Gaza disarmament plan. The group, which has been a vocal opponent of the deal, warns that Section 17 effectively allows reconstruction to proceed without verified disarmament — a concern echoed by some security analysts and IDF officials.
As The Zioneer has reported, the IDF has insisted on complete Hamas disarmament before any Israeli withdrawal, a position that mirrors Tzav 9's demand for a 'zero-trust' approach. The Gaza Peace Council framework, however, proposes a phased process where disarmament and reconstruction are synchronized, which critics argue leaves room for Hamas to rearm.
The poll findings — that the public is unaware of the specific clause — highlight the challenge facing both the government and activist groups in communicating the deal's details to the broader public. Tzav 9 stated it will continue its campaign against the agreement.
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