Israel killing Hamas officials will not lead to group's elimination, BoP source tells 'Post'

A source close to the Board of Peace criticizes Israel's targeted killings of Hamas operatives, arguing the strategy will not dismantle the terrorist organization. The source warns that Israel is eliminating individuals while leaving Hamas's army and rule intact, urging a 14-day calm period for voluntary disarmament instead.

A source close to the Board of Peace has criticized Israel's current policy in the Gaza Strip, arguing that while Israel's targeted killings of Hamas operatives may be justified, the strategy will not ultimately lead to the dismantling of the terrorist organization. The source told The Jerusalem Post that the government's policy is "targeted eliminations while leaving Hamas with its army and its rule," and that the Board of Peace wants the complete dismantling and elimination of Hamas. The comments come amid a dispute over how the next stage of the Gaza process should proceed following the July 30 agreement between Hamas and the Board of Peace on a framework for the group's phased disarmament. The agreement, announced by US President Donald Trump, calls for Hamas and other armed factions to surrender their weapons as part of a broader process. Israel has rejected the framework as currently formulated. The source proposed a 14-day period of calm, apart from operations against immediate threats, and full cooperation by the government in preparatory steps for voluntary disarmament. The source warned that if Hamas does not disarm, the IDF would receive international backing to do so by force.