Israel Warns Hamas: IDF Ready to Disarm Gaza by Force
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Defense Minister Israel Katz declared that the IDF is prepared to forcibly disarm Hamas and Gaza if the organization does not disarm voluntarily. This statement was directed at the Trump administration's "Peace Council" initiative, which has faced significant disagreements with Israel over the disarmament process. Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, Israel has conducted targeted killings of Hamas operatives rebuilding terror infrastructure. The Prime Minister has also expressed rejection of the current US-backed plan, insisting on aggressive disarmament.
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- Defense Minister Israel Katz stated the IDF is ready to forcibly disarm Hamas and Gaza.
- Katz sent a message to the Trump administration's "Peace Council" initiative regarding disarmament.
- Hamas is reportedly continuing to rebuild its military capabilities despite a ceasefire.
- Israel has conducted targeted killings of Hamas operatives involved in terror infrastructure.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu rejects the current US-backed plan for Gaza's disarmament.
- The US proposed a "one-phase" disarmament plan, which Israel has resisted.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz sent a clear message to the Trump administration's "Peace Council" initiative, stating that the time is approaching for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to dismantle Hamas and disarm Gaza of weapons and tunnels by force. This statement comes amid ongoing efforts by Hamas to rebuild its military capabilities and advance terror plots, despite a ceasefire.
Katz praised the IDF and Shin Bet for recent targeted killings of Hamas operatives involved in rebuilding terror infrastructure, emphasizing that Israel will not wait for Hamas to disarm voluntarily. He affirmed that Israel will continue to act forcefully until Hamas is dismantled and Gaza is disarmed, either through the US-brokered hostage release agreement or by the IDF's own actions. Katz also reiterated the directive to eliminate anyone involved in the October 7th atrocities, whether in Gaza or abroad, stating there will be no immunity.
The Defense Minister's strong remarks highlight the growing political dispute surrounding the US "Peace Council" plan for Gaza's disarmament. The original plan, announced in late July, proposed a gradual disarmament in five phases, requiring IDF withdrawal. Israel, however, has insisted on complete disarmament before any withdrawal. Following Israeli pressure, US Envoy Jared Kushner proposed a "one-phase" approach where Hamas would surrender all its weapons simultaneously before any Israeli pullback.
Further complicating the plan, a rehabilitation proposal presented in September included the deployment of international stabilization forces, including contingents from Morocco and Kosovo, for disarmament. However, Israel maintains that Hamas will not disarm willingly. The US has reportedly acknowledged this, suggesting that if Hamas does not disarm voluntarily, the IDF will do so with international backing. In recent weeks, Israeli opposition has intensified, with ministers and local officials demanding clarity that the plan is unacceptable as long as Hamas retains covert control. The IDF has also effectively blocked the establishment of the first international force outpost in Gaza.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has privately conveyed that Israel completely rejects the current understanding document, citing the dilution or omission of critical disarmament clauses. He stressed that Israel would only support forces that actively and aggressively carry out disarmament instead of the IDF. Meanwhile, the IDF continues to conduct targeted strikes against Hamas operatives working to restore the terror group's capabilities, including the recent elimination of key figures in Hamas's production headquarters and engineering battalion in northern Gaza.
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