Israel has expressed serious concerns over a proposed Hamas disarmament deal with the United States, according to a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office. The concerns were conveyed to the US, following President Donald Trump’s announcement of the deal last week. The Israeli government claims the public version of the plan does not accurately reflect its position, according to reports from the Dawn newspaper (dawn.com).
The deal was hailed by Trump after Hamas reportedly agreed to disarm, but Israeli officials have raised doubts about its feasibility and implications. Israeli strikes in Gaza overnight and into Sunday evening killed at least 17 people, including children, according to NPR (npr.org). The violence underscores the tensions surrounding the proposed agreement.
Netanyahu’s aide also warned of a “decisive response” from Iran to any US-Israeli “aggression,” as reported by Al Jazeera (aljazeera.com). This highlights the broader regional implications of the deal, with Iran threatening retaliation against perceived threats. The situation remains volatile as conflicting interests continue to shape the region’s future.
