US reaffirms commitment to Hamas disarmament plan amid Israeli ministerial skepticism
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A US source confirmed continued commitment to the Peace Council's plan for removing Hamas weapons and governance from Gaza, directly countering statements by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz who suggested the disarmament would not occur. This diplomatic clarification aims to maintain alignment between US and Israeli positions on the post-conflict security architecture in Gaza.
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Source stated there is no need to guess and emphasized cooperation with the Peace Council's plan to remove Hamas from all its weapons and rule in Gaza.
Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed the disarmament of Hamas would not happen.
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"Both events occur in the context of the UN General Assembly and the broader diplomatic discourse on Gaza. While Macron condemns inaction, the US is actively reaffirming its commitment to a specific security architecture (disarmament). They represent parallel diplomatic tracks addressing the same core issue: the post-conflict status and security of Gaza."
"The US reaffirmation of the disarmament plan directly counters the skepticism and criticism raised by Israeli officials and international figures like Macron, who questioned the efficacy and sincerity of US peace claims amid humanitarian stagnation. The US statement serves as a diplomatic pushback to maintain alignment and counter the narrative that the plan is failing or being undermined."