Israeli official says troops won't pull back in Gaza without 'genuine' Hamas disarmament
On Thursday night, President Donald Trump announced an agreement for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas, followed by Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. A senior Israeli official has said troops will not pull back from their current positions in Gaza without the "genuine disarmament" of Palestinian armed group Hamas in the territory. Hamas meanwhile said handing over its heavy weapons was contingent on Israel ending "all forms of aggression" and withdrawing its forces from Gaza. It comes after Donald Trump said the Board of Peace had reached an agreement for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. On Friday Trump insisted that Israel was "very happy" with the proposed agreement, describing it as a "big step for the Middle East". However far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir dismissed the draft as "not acceptable". It is part of the second phase of a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire plan that aims to end the war in Gaza. The 20-point plan, unveiled in September last year…
31 Jul 00:00 · Inlandnewstoday