Benjamin Netanyahu remains silent on public acceptance of the Hamas disarmament deal while Israeli forces continue strikes in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has yet to publicly commit to the disarmament deal with Hamas, despite the agreement being touted by the administration. While the Board of Peace, established by President Trump, signaled that an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza will only occur after Hamas is fully decommissioned, Netanyahu’s office has expressed concerns that the public version of the deal does not reflect Israel's position. During a recent meeting with Nickolay Mladenov, the director of the Board of Peace, Netanyahu faced pressure from his far-right allies who are demanding a new vote to reject the plan. The administration announced that the goal of civilian governance in Gaza is clear, but Israel has continued to launch airstrikes, allegedly killing 28 people over the weekend. Hamas maintains that it will only disarm if Israel withdraws from the territory. Analysts suggest Netanyahu is using a delay tactic to avoid a direct confrontation with President Trump before the upcoming Israeli elections, where he faces pressure to demonstrate a total victory in Gaza.