Katz signals to Trump: The time is approaching when we will dismantle Hamas ourselves

Defense Minister Israel Katz signaled to Trump that Israel will not wait for Hamas to disarm voluntarily, and the IDF is prepared to forcibly demilitarize the Gaza Strip. The remarks were made against the backdrop of targeted eliminations of terrorists who were working to rebuild terror infrastructure in violation of the ceasefire.

Defense Minister Israel Katz sent a direct message today (Monday) to President Trump's Peace Council, stating that "the time is approaching when the IDF will dismantle Hamas itself and demilitarize Gaza of weapons and tunnels." The remarks were made against the backdrop of targeted eliminations of Hamas terrorists who were working to rebuild terror infrastructure in violation of the ceasefire. Katz emphasized that Israel will continue to act until Hamas is dismantled, in accordance with the hostage release agreement or through military force. The article reviews the political controversy surrounding the American Peace Council's initiative to demilitarize the Strip, which faces difficulties due to Israel's refusal to withdraw before the complete disarmament of Hamas. Meanwhile, the IDF continues targeted eliminations, and over the past weekend three terrorists were killed in the northern Strip.