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Israel Conditions Gaza Reconstruction on Complete Hamas Disarmament, Jared Kushner Confirms
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By יענקי פרבר
First reported by Kan News · Aug 16, 2026
What happened
Israel and Jared Kushner agreed that Gaza reconstruction depends on Hamas fully disarming, with weapons to be destroyed under international supervision. Israel presented evidence of Hamas's lack of disarmament and Turkish funding, while maintaining its military policies. The key dispute remains Israel's distrust of Hamas's commitment to disarmament, unlike the US view.
- 01Israel demands full Hamas disarmament before any Gaza reconstruction begins.
- 02Jared Kushner stressed no rebuilding until Gaza is demilitarized.
- 03Hamas must surrender all weapons for destruction under General Jeffries' oversight.
- 04Limited sanitation work in Gaza agreed to prevent disease spread.
- 05Israel presented evidence of Hamas's failure to disarm and Turkish funding.
- 06Israel insists on maintaining military freedom and targeted strikes post-October 7 attacks.
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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 17, 2026
Israel Conditions Gaza Reconstruction on Complete Hamas Disarmament, Jared Kushner Confirms
MaarivCenter · HebrewAug 17, 2026
Hamas Faces Survival Crisis, Must Surrender Weapons to Continue Politically, Former IDF General Says
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