US EditionNetanyahu Says Hamas Disarmament Is Key Condition for Next Phase of Gaza Ceasefire
Netanyahu demands Hamas dismantle 60,000 weapons and tunnels to advance Gaza ceasefire, citing security risks and the need for stable governance in the region.
- On Wednesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Fox News that disarmament of Hamas is the main condition to move to phase two of the Gaza ceasefire, and U.S. President Donald Trump shares this view.
- According to Netanyahu, Hamas fields about 20,000 armed operatives holding roughly 60,000 weapons, and disarmament requires dismantling hundreds of kilometers of terror tunnels.
- Asked about methods, Netanyahu said international force proposals have failed and disarmament must proceed cooperatively or by other means, adding Hamas refuses but deserves a chance.
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The United States and Israel have agreed to a two-month deadline for Hamas to disarm, a well-informed source confirmed to dpa on Wednesday. The agreement was reportedly reached during a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida this week. According to media reports, Hamas may be willing to hand over heavy weapons, such as rockets, but keep light weapons.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Fox News Tuesday that progress towards the next phase of the ceasefire in Gaza depends on Hamas disarming, calling the terrorist group's refusal to abandon weapons the central obstacle to stabilizing the territory in 2026.]]>
According to a report, the U.S. and Israel have given Hamas an ultimatum to surrender their weapons, but light weapons may possibly be retained by the terrorist organization.
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