Netanyahu: Israel will not withdraw from current positions in Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel will not withdraw from its current positions in Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed. He said this in a video on his Facebook page. Netanyahu also reported that US President Donald Trump and his team believe it is possible to disarm Hamas and demilitarize the Gaza Strip. Israel received a draft from the US, disagreed with it, and sent its comments.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel will not withdraw from its current positions in Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed. He said this in a video published on his official Facebook page. "I firmly defend our security interests. We will not withdraw from the current lines until Hamas is fully disarmed," Netanyahu stated. According to the Prime Minister, IDF soldiers have been instructed to do everything necessary to protect themselves, the territory of Israel, and its citizens. Netanyahu also reported that US President Donald Trump and his team believe it is possible to disarm Hamas and demilitarize the Gaza Strip. "We are checking this. They sent us a draft, we disagreed with it, and sent our comments," the Prime Minister added. It is recalled that the IDF changed the rules of engagement in the Gaza Strip amid attempts to implement the Gaza Peace Council plan. According to the new instructions, units are allowed to strike only to eliminate immediate threats, and targeted killings now require personal approval from the Chief of General Staff and the country's political leadership.