Disarmament Agreement with Hamas in Question: Not Yet in Effect

A representative of the Peace Council retracted his earlier statement about the start of Hamas's disarmament, saying the agreement has not yet taken effect, though its start is expected in the coming days. The plan involves a two-week period to coordinate the schedule and 200-350 days for full disarmament. Israel, according to anonymous officials, does not support the plan and will not withdraw troops, while the IDF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza.

A representative of the Peace Council disavowed his earlier statements that the disarmament agreement with Hamas had taken effect. He acknowledged that the agreements have not yet been implemented, although their start is expected in the coming days. Previously, the same official had claimed in an interview with The Times of Israel that Hamas's consent had automatically activated the initial 14-day phase, but later retracted his words. According to the plan presented at a briefing, after the official launch, the parties must agree on a detailed schedule for full disarmament within two weeks, and the entire process will take from 200 to 350 days. Experts link the delay to Israel's tough stance: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refrains from commenting, but anonymous senior officials from Jerusalem have indicated that Israel does not support the plan and does not intend to withdraw troops. The situation is exacerbated by IDF strikes on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip. Earlier, Kursor published an analysis by constitutional law professor Moshe Cohen-Eliya, who believes that the plan does not mean the end of the conflict, since Israel has not approved it, and Hamas demands the withdrawal of Israeli units.