Benjamin Netanyahu remains silent on public acceptance of the administration's Gaza disarmament deal as Israeli strikes continue
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has yet to publicly confirm his acceptance of the disarmament agreement unveiled by the administration. While the administration announced the deal as a historic breakthrough for the complete disarmament of Hamas, Israeli strikes over the weekend resulted in at least 26 people allegedly killed by Israeli forces. Spokespersons for Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the public version of the deal does not reflect Israel's full position, emphasizing that the group must physically surrender its weapons before a full withdrawal occurs. Meanwhile, the administration's Board of Peace has pressed for a cessation of attacks to facilitate the disarmament framework. The plan envisions a transitional authority, the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, to govern the territory once Hamas relinquishes its weapons. However, Israeli officials remain cautious, with some allies urging the prime minister to block the international stabilization force. The administration's success depends on the finalization of a timetable and the commitment of both parties to the conditional roadmap.