Khaberni - "Israel Hayom" reported today, Sunday, that Israeli assessments indicate that the proposed international force in Gaza, aimed at disarming Hamas as part of President Donald Trump's 20-point plan, has become unlikely and infeasible.
According to the newspaper, despite the inclusion of the international force in Security Council Resolution No. 2803 of November 17, no country has shown willingness to engage militarily against Hamas elements.
Azerbaijan, which had previously considered joining the force, recently informed Israeli officials that it would not risk sending its troops to Gaza, and said that Azerbaijan, which had previously considered joining the force, recently informed Israeli officials that it would not risk sending its troops to Gaza; discussions in Baku and other capitals indicate some countries' willingness to participate in a security force related to reconstruction later, but not in the current phase that requires a direct confrontation with Hamas.
The newspaper mentioned that during a meeting of the security mini-cabinet on Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, "There are fundamental understandings between him and representatives of the Trump administration; if no alternative emerges to disarm Hamas, and the movement refuses to do so voluntarily, Israel will undertake the task itself."
Netanyahu: Washington is searching daily for an international party to take on this task and Netanyahu and military leaders during a meeting at the international command headquarters in Kiryat Gat listened to a "clear American commitment" to implement the disarmament operation as stipulated by Trump's plan, and he confirmed that Washington is searching daily for an international party to take on this task, while Hamas's strength increases, according to his expression.
Netanyahu also announced that he had asked the United States to postpone the start of rehabilitation in Gaza until the disarmament operation is implemented, saying: "There will be no reconstruction before ensuring the complete disarmament of Hamas."
Hamas is gaining strength and the newspaper indicated that army and Shin Bet officials presented during the recent security meeting assessments indicating that Hamas has not surrendered its weapons but is working to renew its arsenal.
A Shin Bet representative said that the movement "is exploiting the ceasefire to enhance its capabilities in preparation for any potential Israeli entry into the areas it controls."
According to the security assessment, Hamas benefits from dual-use goods entering through international supply channels for military manufacturing, along with collecting fragments of Israeli army ammunition and converting them into explosive devices."
In contrast, the Chief of Staff of the Israeli military, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir emphasized that even in the event that Hamas unexpectedly abandons its weapons, the army must remain present in the field, rejecting any reconstruction in any part of the sector before the complete disarmament is executed.
