Orit Struck Demands Halt to Gaza Roadmap Progress Citing Security Risks

Israeli Minister Orit Struck sharply criticized the current Gaza peace roadmap in a radio interview on August 9, 2026, calling for an immediate halt to its implementation. Struck argued that the roadmap undermines the core principle of fully disarming Gaza, as outlined in former President Trump's 20-point plan and endorsed by the UN Security Council. She claimed the plan allows weapons to remain within Gaza, merely transferred between factions, rather than being destroyed or removed, effectively leaving Gaza heavily armed.

Struck also condemned the legal framework proposed for the new governing authority in Gaza, equating it to the Palestinian Authority's laws in Ramallah, which she said would permit violence against Israeli civilians with financial incentives. She warned that Israel must stop advancing the roadmap until it is fundamentally revised to ensure complete disarmament of Hamas and prevent Gaza from remaining a heavily militarized zone.

Highlighting intelligence reports, Struck noted that Hamas views the roadmap as a political reprieve to delay conflict until after Israeli elections, hoping a new government would be less aggressive. She revealed that she and the Finance Minister have urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to convene the cabinet and retract plans to deploy a multinational force in Gaza, which according to her, contradicts Trump's original plan by limiting the force's policing role and instead focusing on monitoring Israeli troops.

Struck emphasized that Israel has made significant military gains against Hamas since the October 7 attacks and must not retreat prematurely, as this would betray the sacrifices of Israeli soldiers and undermine the war's objectives. She concluded by urging right-wing voters to recognize the stakes and support responsible leadership to maintain Israel's security and territorial control in Gaza.