Israeli officials have raised serious security concerns about a proposed disarmament deal with Hamas, according to multiple reports. The concerns were shared with the White House, marking some of the first public comments on the issue since U.S. President Donald Trump announced the agreement earlier this week (winnipegfreepress.com). The deal, which aims to end the ongoing conflict, has been met with skepticism from Israeli authorities who fear it could compromise national security.
Despite the proposed agreement, Israeli strikes on Gaza continued, killing at least 13 people in areas including Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Deir el-Balah. The attacks were reportedly targeting military operatives, according to Israeli officials (bbc.co.uk). This comes despite Hamas' agreement to the latest stage of the ceasefire plan, which was intended to reduce violence and allow for humanitarian aid.
The concerns from Israel have also been echoed by other international observers, with reports indicating that the move follows warnings from Iran’s top diplomat about a “decisive response” to any U.S.-Israeli “aggression” (aljazeera.com). The situation remains tense as both sides navigate the complex political and security landscape.
