Middle East

Board of Peace says no Israeli withdrawal from Gaza before Hamas disarms

The board overseeing the peace plan said Israel will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas disarms. The statement came after a meeting between Netanyahu and a board official, amid tension over recent Israeli strikes on Gaza.

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Al Jazeera1 h ago

The Board of Peace, tasked with overseeing the Gaza peace plan, said Israel's withdrawal from the territory will not happen until Hamas shows "genuine" disarmament. The statement followed a meeting between Netanyahu and a board official.

The meeting took place amid ongoing tension following recent Israeli strikes on Gaza. The board acknowledges that the disarmament roadmap faces major obstacles in its implementation.

Officials nonetheless stress that the plan still offers rare hope for Gaza. Whether the process moves forward will depend on how far both sides follow through on the roadmap's steps.

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