Israeli official says troops won't pull back in Gaza without 'genuine' Hamas disarmament
Summary
An Israeli official said Israeli troops will not pull back from Gaza until Hamas is truly disarmed. Hamas said it will only give up heavy weapons if Israel stops its attacks and withdraws from Gaza. The situation involves a US-brokered peace plan aiming to end the conflict, with a new proposal for Hamas disarmament and gradual Israeli withdrawal.Key Facts
- Israel will not withdraw troops from the Yellow Line in Gaza without genuine disarmament of Hamas.
- Hamas demands Israel end all attacks and withdraw forces before handing over weapons.
- President Trump announced an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas, calling it a big step.
- Far-right Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir rejected the current draft agreement.
- The US-backed peace plan includes a Board of Peace to oversee disarmament and reconstruction in Gaza.
- Israeli forces currently control more than 60% of Gaza, aiming to increase to 70%.
- Hamas claims it negotiated responsibly, motivated by worsening humanitarian conditions for Palestinians.
- The plan includes phased disarmament, Israeli withdrawal, and deployment of an international stabilization force.
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