Israel Signals Readiness to Disarm Hamas by Force
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Defense Minister Israel Katz declared Israel's readiness to forcibly disarm Hamas and demilitarize Gaza, warning that the IDF is prepared to act independently if a diplomatic solution fails. This statement was directed at the US "Peace Council" initiative, which aims for a similar outcome. Israel has rejected phased disarmament plans and insists on complete demilitarization before any withdrawal. The IDF continues targeted operations against Hamas operatives rebuilding terror infrastructure, underscoring its commitment to eliminating threats.
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- Defense Minister Israel Katz stated Israel is prepared to forcibly disarm Hamas and demilitarize Gaza.
- Katz warned that Israel will not wait for Hamas to voluntarily dismantle its military capabilities.
- The IDF will continue targeted assassinations of Hamas operatives involved in rebuilding terror infrastructure.
- Israel has rejected phased disarmament plans and insists on complete demilitarization before any withdrawal.
- The IDF recently conducted airstrikes killing three Hamas operatives in northern Gaza.
- Defense Minister Katz reaffirmed the directive to eliminate anyone involved in the October 7th attacks.
Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stark warning on Monday, signaling that Israel is prepared to unilaterally disarm Hamas and demilitarize the Gaza Strip by force if necessary. The statement was directed at the US administration's "Peace Council" initiative, which aims to achieve the same goal.
Katz emphasized that Israel will not wait for Hamas to voluntarily dismantle its military capabilities and will continue targeted assassinations of operatives involved in rebuilding terror infrastructure, despite the existing ceasefire. He stated, "The time is approaching when the IDF will dismantle Hamas itself and demilitarize Gaza of weapons and tunnels." He added that the IDF is prepared to carry out this mission, either through an agreement brokered by the US or independently.
The Defense Minister also reaffirmed the directive to eliminate anyone involved in the October 7th attacks, whether in Gaza or abroad, asserting that no one would be immune. This comes amid growing political disputes over the US-led initiative, which initially proposed a phased disarmament of Hamas. Israel has resisted this, demanding complete disarmament before any Israeli withdrawal.
US Envoy Jared Kushner has been working on a revised plan for a "one-time" disarmament by Hamas before Israeli forces begin to withdraw. A proposal presented in September included the deployment of international stabilization forces, but Israel maintains that Hamas will not disarm willingly. The Israeli government has also expressed strong opposition to the current understanding, with ministers and local leaders demanding clarity and rejecting any plan that allows Hamas to retain covert control.
Concurrently, the IDF continues its operations on the ground, recently conducting airstrikes that killed three Hamas military wing operatives in northern Gaza who were engaged in rebuilding military capabilities and advancing terror plots. These targeted killings occurred nearly a year after the ceasefire took effect in October 2025, with the IDF asserting its continued control over more than 60% of Gaza and its commitment to eliminating threats.
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