Netanyahu conditions Gaza reconstruction on Hamas disarmament and vows to continue operations in the West Bank

The Prime Minister of the occupation, Benjamin Netanyahu, reiterated his commitment to fully disarming the Gaza Strip, considering the dismantling of Hamas's military capabilities as a fundamental pillar of his government's plans for the next phase. Netanyahu indicated that this goal would proceed and would not be reversed, describing it as a security necessity that is non-negotiable.

During a speech at a special conference for the General Security Service (Shin Bet), Netanyahu claimed there were understandings and agreements with international parties, which he referred to as 'international force' and 'peace council,' regarding the inevitability of ending armed manifestations in the Strip. He explained that the occupation presents the international community with two options to implement this plan, asserting that it will be achieved 'either the easy way or the hard way.'

Regarding the field conditions in the West Bank, Netanyahu praised the close security coordination between the occupation army and the Shin Bet, especially in operations targeting Palestinian camps. He mentioned that efforts are ongoing to 'uproot centers of gravity' within those areas, in an attempt to undermine the resistance infrastructure and prevent the escalation of operations against Israeli targets.

Netanyahu also praised the leadership of the Shin Bet, describing its head as a 'skillful and proactive leader,' and appreciating the essential role the agency plays in protecting what he called the occupation's national security. He stressed that these moves are part of a broader vision to create a new regional axis to confront the increasing security challenges in the region, as he put it.

Netanyahu concluded his statements by directly linking the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip to the disarmament process, warning that any progress in this path would not occur without ensuring the dismantling of the military power of Palestinian factions. These statements come at a time when the region is witnessing escalating tensions, amid mutual threats with other regional parties that Netanyahu warned of unprecedented reactions if the occupation is subjected to any attack.

Gaza's disarmament will happen; either the easy way or the hard way, but it will inevitably be achieved.