Netanyahu tightens conditions for disarmament in Gaza, Hamas affirms commitment to resistance

The Prime Minister of the occupation, Benjamin Netanyahu, reiterated that the Gaza Strip will not pose a security threat to his entity in the future, emphasizing that achieving this goal will be done by all available means. Netanyahu clarified in press statements after returning from Washington that his government will not allow a repeat of the events of October 7, making the disarmament of the Hamas movement a fundamental condition for the next phase.

Netanyahu raised the bar for his security demands to include disarming the resistance of light weapons, indicating the necessity of surrendering 'Kalashnikov' rifles, anti-tank missile launchers, and mortar shells. The Prime Minister of the occupation claimed that Palestinian factions no longer possess heavy weapons in the Strip, considering that controlling light weapons is the remaining step to ensure complete security.

In a related context, Netanyahu revealed a strategic direction to reduce reliance on American military supplies and work on building an independent defensive force capable of repelling attacks. He affirmed that relations with the United States will remain based on strategic partnership, but with enhanced self-capabilities of the occupation army to reduce the need for external support in long-term crises.

For its part, the Hamas movement responded to these statements through its leader Osama Hamdan, who affirmed that the issue of Palestinian weapons is not open for discussion as long as the occupation remains on the ground. Hamdan clarified that the resistance is committed to the principle of restoring national rights and achieving freedom, emphasizing that these weapons derive their legitimacy from international law and the will of the Palestinian people.

The Hamas leader denied any official tendency within the movement to freeze weapons or enter into a long-term truce in exchange for compromising the military capabilities of the resistance. He described talk of disarming as mere 'political debate' that does not reflect reality, stressing that the ultimate goal is to establish an independent Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital, which requires the retention of defense tools.

Hamdan demanded the complete withdrawal of occupation forces from the Gaza Strip and the deployment of international forces on the border lines for separation and to prevent any future violations of the ceasefire. He pointed out that the occupation has been practicing a policy of genocide for decades and does not need pretexts to continue its aggression, which makes the existence of real international guarantees a fundamental requirement before any other political discussions.

The movement accused the occupation authorities of obstructing all internationally agreed-upon relief and humanitarian pathways, including preventing the entry of medical aid and the rehabilitation of municipal institutions and hospitals. Hamdan also indicated that the occupation refuses to activate the agreed-upon administrative committee and continues to procrastinate regarding withdrawal to the lines specified in previous understandings that included exchange deals.

Resistance weapons are a national and legitimate right that cannot be compromised, and they are linked to the existence and demise of the occupation.