Netanyahu Insists Gaza Reconstruction Requires Disarmament, Highlights New Israeli Buffer Zones Inside Gaza
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Now 14 · Jul 5, 2026
What happened
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Gaza's reconstruction cannot begin without disarming militant groups, rejecting reports that the U.S. dropped this condition. He emphasized Israel's control over new buffer zones inside Gaza and denied claims that President Trump pressured Israel over actions against Hezbollah tunnels in Lebanon. Netanyahu also criticized political opponents and media for their stance on Gaza and regional security.
- 01Netanyahu insists Gaza reconstruction requires Hamas disarmament and demilitarization.
- 02Israel maintains and expands buffer zones inside Gaza, controlling about 64% of the territory.
- 03Netanyahu supports free movement for Gazans wishing to leave the Strip.
- 04He denies reports that Trump pressured Israel to avoid action against Hezbollah tunnels in Lebanon.
- 05Israeli military recently destroyed a Hezbollah tunnel near the Lebanese border.
- 06Netanyahu criticizes political opponents and media for left-leaning positions disguised as right-wing.
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