Israel: Hamas Has Not Disarmed, Gaza Demilitarization is Key to Reconstruction
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
Israel stated that Hamas has not surrendered any weapons and that Gaza must be demilitarized before reconstruction can begin, aligning with President Trump's 20-point plan. Despite Hamas's alleged diversion of aid and use of civilian materials for military purposes, Israel facilitated winter humanitarian supplies to Gaza. Israel holds Hamas responsible for the suffering of Gaza's residents and urges mediators to demand Hamas's immediate disarmament.
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- Israel insists Hamas must disarm and Gaza must be demilitarized before reconstruction can begin.
- Israel claims Hamas has not surrendered any weapons and continues to rearm using diverted aid.
- Hamas allegedly uses civilian materials like cement and water pipes for terror tunnels and rockets.
- Despite Hamas's actions, Israel facilitated winter humanitarian aid for Gaza's residents.
- Israel calls on mediators to demand Hamas's immediate disarmament to enable reconstruction.
Israel has responded to criticism from the "Peace Council" by stating that Hamas has not surrendered any weapons and that the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip is a prerequisite for its reconstruction. Israel emphasized its commitment to President Trump's 20-point plan, which requires Hamas to disarm, demilitarize Gaza, relinquish governance, and begin a de-radicalization process.
According to the Israeli statement, Hamas has consistently lied, stolen, and rearmed itself, using materials intended for civilian use, such as cement for homes, to build terror tunnels, water pipes for missile launchers, and sewage pumps for rocket production. The statement further alleges that Hamas steals from Gaza's residents to arm itself and systematically diverts humanitarian aid to military infrastructure, with the UN and UNRWA allegedly turning a blind eye.
Despite Hamas's refusal to comply, Israel has facilitated the delivery of additional humanitarian supplies to Gaza to alleviate the harsh winter conditions for residents. Through the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), Israel supported a winter preparedness program in coordination with the Peace Council, the UN, international organizations, and donor countries. This program included the provision of over 91,000 tents, more than 8,200 trucks carrying tarpaulins, blankets, winter clothing, and other equipment, as well as 12 sewage trucks and repairs to water and sewage infrastructure.
Israel stated it will continue to support winter preparedness efforts in Gaza but stressed that Hamas must not be allowed to exploit humanitarian supplies for its terror capabilities. The statement concluded that Hamas alone is responsible for the suffering of Gaza's residents and is cynically blaming Israel. Israel called on mediators to demand Hamas's immediate and complete disarmament throughout Gaza to enable the implementation of President Trump's 20-point plan.
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