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The Israeli mini-cabinet, 'Kabinett', called for a meeting to discuss the possibility of resuming military operations in the Gaza Strip, amidst escalating disagreements over the understandings related to the ceasefire.
The Israeli mini-cabinet, 'Kabinett', called for a meeting to discuss the possibility of resuming military operations in the Gaza Strip, amidst escalating disagreements over the understandings related to the ceasefire.
The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation reported that the anticipated meeting of the 'Kabinett' comes after security assessments indicating a stalled progress in implementing the terms of the agreement, especially concerning the disarmament of Hamas.
The corporation quoted an Israeli official as saying that Hamas "is not adhering to the disarmament agreement," adding that Israel is holding consultations with mediators on the matter.
According to the report, the movement had submitted its response to the mediators' proposal, presenting amendments to some of its terms, along with demanding that Israel be obligated to implement its commitments "fully and immediately" according to previous agreements to end the war in Gaza, which left thousands dead and injured.
The sources added that Hamas's response also included demands for a comprehensive ceasefire, a full Israeli withdrawal from the Strip, in addition to arrangements related to reconstruction and the deployment of international forces.
The Broadcasting Corporation indicated that the movement showed readiness to discuss the arms file, but linked it to a broader political framework that includes a final settlement and international guarantees, which Benjamin Netanyahu's government considers insufficient.
It noted that the international envoy concerned with mediation efforts left the Egyptian capital, Cairo, after delivering the response, indicating the continued complexities in the negotiation process.
This comes at a time when Israel insists that any progress in the political track is contingent on concrete steps to disarm Hamas and change the security situation in the Strip, amidst indications of a potential escalation if diplomatic efforts fail.
