Israeli PM Netanyahu, Trump envoy agree on US general's supervision on Hamas disarmament
Donald Trump said in late July that a deal was reached for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US envoy Jared Kushner have reached an agreement on Monday that a US general should oversee Hamas' disarmament in Gaza, following Jared Kushner's meeting with the Palestinian militant group's representative. Netanyahu stated that Israel would not withdraw troops from Gaza until the disarmament process is complete.
The first step towards demilitarization would involve Hamas handing over its weapons for decommissioning under the supervision of an American general, according to an Israeli official quoted in an AFP report. However, there has been no direct confirmation from the US. Trump had previously suggested a deal for complete Hamas disarmament in Gaza, but Netanyahu has publicly dismissed Trump's plan ahead of his re-election bid for Israeli Prime Minister in October.
Kushner met with Hamas officials in Cairo on Sunday, in an attempt to advance Trump's Gaza peace plan. The meetings also included Hamas leader Khalil Al-Hayya and US special envoy Steve Witkoff. This marks the second known meeting between Kushner and Hamas representatives. The proposed deal involves phases of Israeli withdrawal from Gaza as disarmament progresses, with an International Stabilization Force working alongside a new Palestinian police force to secure the area.
Hamas has reportedly agreed to the plan, but its implementation will depend on Israel fulfilling its commitments first, including withdrawal and halting attacks.
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