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Netanyahu says Israel not to withdraw from current Gaza positions until Hamas fully disarmed
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morungexpress.com
Jerusalem, August 5 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the country will not withdraw its forces from their current positions in Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed.
"We are instructing IDF (Israel Defense Forces) soldiers to do whatever is necessary to protect themselves, our territory and our citizens," Netanyahu said in a video released on social media.
The proposal, announced by Trump as part of his Gaza peace initiative, goes beyond a ceasefire by outlining a detailed plan to dismantle Hamas's governing structure.
Instead a National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, an independent Palestinian body would oversee both civilian administration and internal security during a transitional period.
It also calls for the committee to conduct a comprehensive audit of Gaza's financial and administrative affairs before beginning reconstruction.