Israel's Defense Minister Doubts Hamas Disarmament, US Reaffirms Trump's Commitment

U.S. officials have expressed reservations regarding statements made by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, who reportedly stated that "everyone understands that the disarmament of Hamas will not happen." These remarks were reportedly poorly received by American officials, who view them as undermining the efforts of President Donald Trump and the Peace Council. The U.S. side insists that President Trump remains determined to achieve Hamas's disarmament, considering it a central element of the ongoing process concerning the Gaza Strip. Washington does not consider the abandonment of this objective to be a foregone conclusion. The divergence in views emerges as Hamas's disarmament is a key issue for the future of Gaza. The U.S. intends to maintain pressure to keep this objective on the agenda, despite the Israeli defense minister's public skepticism. The Peace Council, established on President Trump's initiative, continues its work to advance Hamas's disarmament within the framework of planned arrangements for Gaza.