Israel has raised formal objections with the United States regarding a newly announced plan to disarm Hamas, according to Doron Spielman, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office. Speaking to AFP on Monday, Spielman stated that the published framework of the disarmament plan does not accurately reflect Israeli positions.
Diplomatic Friction Over the US Disarmament Framework
The diplomatic friction follows public remarks made on Friday by US President Donald Trump. According to Trump, Israel was “very glücklich” (very happy) with the agreement struck with Hamas and had thrown its support behind the initiative. However, Netanyahu’s office countered that narrative, confirming that Israel has submitted specific concerns and amendments to Washington regarding the proposed framework.
Hamas representatives told AFP that an agreement regarding the weapon handover had indeed been reached. Under the US blueprint outlined by Trump, Hamas would surrender its military arsenal in a phased process, which would then be followed by a withdrawal of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) from the Gaza Strip.
Internal Political Divisions Inside Israel
Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir publicly rejected the agreement on Friday, calling the terms “inakzeptabel” (unacceptable).
Prior to the Prime Minister’s office clarifying its official stance through Spielman, the Israeli government had not issued a formal statement reacting to Trump’s announcement.
Post-Conflict Security Arrangements for Gaza
Beyond the initial disarmament and military withdrawal, the proposed international blueprint details a new administrative setup for the enclave. According to the framework described by Trump, an international stabilization force would deploy to the region alongside a newly formed Palestinian police force to manage internal security and governance responsibilities in Gaza.
Critics and cautious officials within Israel continue to scrutinize the reliability of such a stabilization force and the vetting process for any new local police units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Israel’s main concern with the US disarmament plan?
According to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, the published version of the US plan does not reflect Israeli positions, prompting officials to submit formal objections and proposed changes to Washington.
How does the proposed plan address Hamas weapons?
Under the framework announced by US President Donald Trump, Hamas would surrender its weapons in a phased process, followed by an Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza.
Who will manage Gaza after the military withdrawal?
The US-backed proposal envisions an international stabilization force and a newly established Palestinian police force taking over administrative and security responsibilities in the territory.
What was the reaction of Israel’s far-right ministers?
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir rejected the agreement outright on Friday, describing the terms as unacceptable.
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