Hamas rejects Netanyahu aide’s 60-day ultimatum for group to disarm
Summary
Hamas has rejected a demand by an Israeli official for the group to disarm within 60 days, threatening to renew conflict if the demand is not met. A top Hamas official stated that he was unaware of such a demand and dismissed it as baseless. The situation remains tense as both sides await further developments.Key Facts
- Hamas has turned down a 60-day disarmament demand from an Israeli government official.
- Israeli Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs mentioned the demand might be linked to a meeting on February 19 about Gaza's reconstruction.
- Hamas official Mahmoud Mardawi claimed he knew nothing about the demand and considered it a threat without real backing.
- Israel says it may resume conflict if Hamas does not disarm, citing the request was supported by the U.S.
- The ceasefire agreement started in mid-January, with plans to disarm Hamas and introduce peacekeepers.
- Hamas refuses to disarm, citing ongoing Israeli occupation of Gaza as the reason.
- Israeli military actions since October 2023 have resulted in over 72,000 deaths in Gaza, including many children.
- Gaza authorities claim Israel has breached the ceasefire over 1,500 times since it began.
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