Israel Vows to Demilitarize Gaza and Disarm Hamas
The Chief of Staff of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), Major General Eyal Zamir, has reiterated Israel's commitment to the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip and the disarmament of Hamas. This comes amidst ongoing operations in the region following a deadly attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023. Despite a fragile ceasefire, both Israel and Hamas accuse each other of violating the agreement. Hamas has accepted a US roadmap for its disarmament, but Israel demands full and verifiable disarmament before any troop withdrawal. The UN envoy to the region acknowledges difficulties in implementing the plan due to disagreements between Israel and Hamas on the sequence of operations.10 sourcesSee all sources