Israel threatens Gaza war resumption to force disarmament as ‘truce’ frays
Summary
A fragile ceasefire in Gaza is unraveling as Israel threatens to resume full-scale military action to force the disarmament of Hamas. Despite the truce, Israeli forces have expanded control inside Gaza, and Palestinian groups reject demands to give up their weapons as part of a political deal linked to humanitarian aid and statehood talks.Key Facts
- A ceasefire has been in place since October but fighting and destruction continue in Gaza.
- Since the truce began, 828 Palestinians have died according to local medical sources.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled a planned security meeting amid rising tensions.
- Israeli military officials say more fighting is “almost inevitable” due to Hamas’ refusal to disarm.
- Israeli forces have expanded controlled territory in Gaza to 59 percent by moving the ceasefire line.
- A US-backed peace plan proposes a phased disarmament of Hamas linked to aid and reconstruction aid.
- Palestinian groups including Hamas reject the disarmament demand without political concessions like statehood.
- There is international mediation pressure on Palestinian factions to accept the disarmament plan.
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