Netanyahu Declares Israel Will Not Withdraw from Gaza Until Hamas Is Fully Disarmed

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that Israel would not withdraw from its current lines in Gaza until Hamas is completely disarmed. The statement came in response to a deal recently announced by U.S. President Donald Trump that called for a ceasefire and a phased withdrawal. Netanyahu’s remarks reaffirm Israel’s insistence on a full military victory over Hamas before any disengagement. The Israeli government has maintained that any withdrawal without dismantling Hamas would leave the territory vulnerable to future attacks. The statement underscores the ongoing tension in the region and the challenges of reaching a lasting peace agreement.