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Israel Demands Hamas Disarm Before Gaza Reconstruction Can Begin
Netanyahu said reconstruction cannot begin until Hamas surrenders its weapons, while Israel says it has sent more than 91,000 tents and winter supplies into Gaza.
Prime Minister Netanyahu responded to the Board of Peace regarding Gaza winter conditions, stating 'Hamas must disarm and the Gaza Strip must be demilitarized before its reconstruction can begin,' while noting Hamas has not surrendered a single weapon.
Following criticism from the Peace Council regarding flooding in Gaza, the Prime Minister's Office stated that Israel allowed humanitarian equipment to enter as part of a winter preparedness plan.
The winter preparedness plan, implemented by Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, includes delivering more than 91,000 tents, over 8,200 trucks with supplies, and 12 vacuum trucks for sewage removal.
'Hamas alone is responsible for the suffering of the people of Gaza,' Netanyahu stated, alleging the group exploits conditions to shift blame and continues to hold residents hostage to its rule.
Reaffirming commitment to President Donald Trump's 20-point plan, Netanyahu stated that full demilitarization of the Gaza Strip is a prerequisite for any reconstruction efforts as Hamas continues to rearm.