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Israel Rejects U.S. Move to Start Gaza Reconstruction Before Hamas Disarmament

U.S. deliberations reflect faltering attempts to assemble a U.N.-backed stabilization force.

Overview

  • Channel 13 reports that Washington is considering bypassing a disarmament phase to begin rebuilding designated areas of “New Gaza.”
  • Senior Israeli officials say the approach contradicts the Trump Plan and warn that reconstruction before demilitarization would endanger Israel.
  • Israeli intelligence assessments say Hamas is reestablishing control, including checkpoints, tax collection, municipal activity, and military rebuilding.
  • A U.S.-drafted Security Council resolution authorizing a temporary International Stabilization Force is slated for a vote Monday, though many potential contributors prefer peacekeeping roles over active disarmament.
  • Israeli officials voice concern that new resolution language points toward Palestinian statehood, as Russia circulates a rival text and the U.S. touts a regional statement backing the vote.