Hamas Disarmament
What plans has Israel's Defense Minister proposed regarding Gaza and Hamas?
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced the establishment of a special agency within the Ministry of Defense to facilitate the voluntary relocation of Gazans from the region. This comes alongside a clear ultimatum to Hamas militants from Finance Minister Beslay Smotrich, demanding they surrender their weapons and leave Gaza entirely. If Hamas refuses to comply with these demands, Israel has threatened severe consequences, including what was described as opening "the gates of hell" - a complete conquest of the Gaza Strip, accompanied by a full halt to humanitarian aid, including water supplies. This approach reflects Israel's hardline position on resolving the conflict and addressing the situation in Gaza.
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What is Israel's position on the future governance of Gaza?
Israel has expressed commitment to a US proposal that would transform Gaza after the conflict. Prime Minister Netanyahu has specifically endorsed a plan to create 'a different Gaza' where neither Hamas nor the Palestinian Authority would govern the region in the future. This aligns with what the transcript identifies as President Trump's vision for Gaza's transformation. The Israeli government appears focused on fundamentally reshaping Gaza's governance structure, potentially including the displacement of Palestinian residents as part of this broader strategic change in the territory's administration and control.
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