Israeli Official Links Gaza Withdrawal to Hamas Disarmament

An Israeli official has stated that Israeli troops will not withdraw from the Gaza Strip unless Hamas disarms. The official outlined that any withdrawal from Gaza depends on a "genuine" disarmament by the Palestinian group.

This statement from the Israeli official follows remarks made by former President Donald Trump. Trump indicated on Friday, October 25, that Israel found a proposal regarding Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal to be satisfactory. "Donald Trump insists Israel is 'very happy' with a proposal for the Palestinian group to give up weapons in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal," a report stated.

The Israeli official's remarks clarify Israel's position on a potential troop withdrawal, directly linking it to Hamas's disarmament. The official did not elaborate on what constitutes "genuine" disarmament or the specific mechanisms for verifying it.