Netanyahu: Israel rejects the 15-point peace council document, will not withdraw without disarming Hamas of all weapons
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated this morning that Israel rejects the 15-point document of the Peace Council for Gaza, and the IDF will not withdraw until Hamas is disarmed. He emphasized that this is a real disarmament, including all types of weapons, and that Israel is discussing the matter with the Americans. The declaration may spark disputes with the US.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated this morning (Sunday) at the opening of the cabinet meeting that Israel rejects the 15-point document of the Peace Council for Gaza. In his statement, Netanyahu said: "Israel rejects the 15-point document. I heard people say 'you didn't say it.' So here I say it again: Israel rejects the 15-point document. The IDF will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is disarmed." Netanyahu defined disarmament: "When I say disarming Hamas, it means heavy weapons, less heavy weapons, all weapons. And we are talking about real disarmament, not fictitious disarmament." He added that Israel is talking with the Americans on the issue, and that they have ideas, some of which are acceptable to Israel and some not. He also said that the IDF will continue to thwart threats against its forces and citizens. The article notes that since last Monday, Israel has refrained from attacks and targeted killings in the Gaza Strip. The declaration may spark disputes with the US.