Overview
- Israel will now focus on disarming Hamas and dismantling Gaza’s weapons and tunnels, Netanyahu said.
- He ruled out permitting rebuilding in Gaza until those security objectives are completed.
- Netanyahu reiterated he will not allow a Palestinian state in Gaza and said Israel will retain security control from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean.
- Hamas stated it remains committed to the ceasefire but has so far refused to disarm under Israeli terms.
- The U.S.-backed Trump plan envisions Israeli withdrawal and an international force after disarmament, a track Israel says can advance now that the last hostage’s remains have been returned.