- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and son-in-law and envoy Kushner agreed that the Gaza Strip’s “demilitarization” should start with a Hamas weapons handover supervised by an American military general, according to a senior Israeli official.
- Netanyahu and Kushner also agreed that no reconstruction of Gaza should begin before Hamas is disarmed and that “necessary measures” should be taken to “address sanitation and environmental concerns”, the official added.
- Both Israel and the Board of Peace agree that the disarmament and demilitarization piece “should be prompt and completed before any reconstruction happens in Gaza”, the prime minister’s office said.
- A Board of Peace official told NBC News that the U.S. and Israel agreed on the “end state” of talks, “which is a demilitarized Hamas.”
- The Palestinian American whose home in the occupied has been besieged by Israeli settlers for over a week traveled to his property on Monday to join other family members who have been defending it.
- The standoff, in the village of Qusra, has seen groups of settlers surround several Palestinian houses and prevent residents from leaving.
- Israeli soldiers and settlers have killed 87 Palestinians so far this year, according to Palestinian health officials.
- "I’ve been watching this live for many days and now this is the second week. I can’t sleep," he told reporters at Israel’s main international airport.
- "I should be able to go to my house freely, anytime I want," he said. "It is a frustration and a nightmare for the entire family."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Jared Kushner have agreed that the demilitarization of Gaza must begin with a handover of Hamas weapons, supervised by a U.S. general. This decision comes amid ongoing violence, with 87 Palestinians killed this year, according to health officials.12347
The agreement stipulates that no reconstruction efforts in Gaza will commence until Hamas is disarmed. A senior Israeli official emphasized that both Israel and the Board of Peace concur that the disarmament process should be prompt and completed before any reconstruction can take place. “Necessary measures” will also be taken to address sanitation and environmental concerns, the official added.
A Board of Peace official stated that the U.S. and Israel have agreed on the “end state” of talks, which is a demilitarized Hamas. This agreement reflects a significant step in the ongoing discussions surrounding the future of Gaza and the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The situation remains tense, with reports of violence and unrest in the region, highlighting the urgent need for a resolution that addresses both security and humanitarian concerns.
“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Jared Kushner also agreed that reconstruction of Gaza should not begin until Hamas is disarmed, emphasizing the need for prompt disarmament. A Board of Peace official confirmed that the U.S. and Israel have settled on a demilitarized Hamas as the 'end state' of their discussions.”
