Netanyahu: No Gaza withdrawal until Hamas fully disarms, casting doubt on Trump-brokered deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed back against a deal announced by US President Donald Trump to disarm Hamas, saying in a social media video that Israeli troops will not withdraw from their positions in the Gaza Strip until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly challenged a recent agreement announced by US President Donald Trump for the disarmament of Hamas. In a video posted on social media, Netanyahu said the Israeli army would not pull back from its current positions in the Gaza Strip until the complete disarmament of Hamas.
According to France 24 correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky in Jerusalem, these remarks appear to contradict the terms of a ceasefire agreement reached in October. Netanyahu insisted that any withdrawal of Israeli forces is conditional on Hamas being fully disarmed, raising questions about the implementation of the truce.
The prime minister's comments come after Trump announced a deal aimed at addressing Hamas's disarmament. However, Netanyahu's statement suggests that Israel and the United States may have differing interpretations of the agreement's requirements. It remains unclear how this will affect the ceasefire and the broader diplomatic efforts. The situation in Gaza continues to be closely monitored.
