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Israel to Continue Targeting Oct. 7 Militants as Gaza Disarmament Talks Stall
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Israel to Continue Targeting Oct. 7 Militants as Gaza Disarmament Talks Stall

From Times of Israel · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Israel informed the U.S. it will continue targeting Hamas militants involved in the Oct. 7 attacks, despite U.S. calls for Gaza's disarmament.
  • This stance comes as disarmament talks for the enclave face setbacks, though a "Board of Peace" claims progress.
  • Former President Trump reacted to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's rejection of a U.S.-backed roadmap for Gaza's disarmament.

Israel has communicated to the United States its intention to persist in targeting Hamas operatives responsible for the October 7th attacks, even as efforts to disarm the Gaza Strip encounter significant hurdles. This firm stance from Jerusalem complicates U.S. diplomatic initiatives aimed at establishing a roadmap for the enclave's future.

The development follows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's reported rejection of a U.S.-backed plan for Gaza's disarmament. While a "Board of Peace" has indicated that talks are ongoing and the plan is "advancing," the setback highlights the deep divisions and challenges in de-escalating the conflict.

Former President Donald Trump weighed in on the situation, teasing a "good response" to Netanyahu's defiance. The ongoing tension underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics at play, with the U.S. seeking a path toward stability and Israel prioritizing its security objectives.

Trump teases 'good response' to Netanyahu's rejection of roadmap for disarming the enclave

— The Times of IsraelReporting on former President Trump's reaction to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's stance on Gaza's disarmament.
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Originally published by Times of Israel in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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