Israel Gives Hamas Two Months to Disarm

SadaNews Translation - Israel has issued a final warning to Hamas to disarm within just two months since the formation of the technocrat committee and the peace council.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced last night the formation of the peace council, while simultaneously welcoming the establishment of the technocrat committee.

According to Channel 12, as translated by SadaNews, this Israeli warning was conveyed to Hamas through all parties involved.

It indicated that if Hamas does not disarm voluntarily, the Israeli army will intervene.

Israel asserts that this is fully agreed upon with President Donald Trump, who stated last night: "They (Hamas) can do it the easy way or the hard way."

An Israeli security source revealed that the Israeli army is already preparing plans in case the warning is not implemented.

The Israeli security establishment estimates that Hamas has suffered heavy losses during the fighting, yet it remains far from eradication and continues to maintain its governmental and military grip over parts of the Gaza Strip, conducting on-ground activities, and continues to arm itself and enhance its capabilities, especially in areas it still effectively controls.

The channel, as translated by SadaNews, stated: "Israel understands that this transitional period serves Hamas's interests, as it allows them to rebuild their capabilities, operate underground infrastructure, and reorganize their combat forces."

It quoted Israeli sources saying that extending the current phase is not an option on the table.

According to Israeli political and security sources, the warning was presented with full coordination with the United States and is part of direct understandings.

Israel emphasizes that disarming Hamas is not just an announced objective, but a prerequisite for any political or civil progress in the Gaza Strip.

The sources clarified that Israel will have complete control over the definition of disarmament by specifying the criteria necessary for it and how the real weapons to be disarmed will be identified.

Israel insists that it will not accept partial disarmament or a symbolic step, and there will be no withdrawal from the yellow line as long as Hamas retains its military capabilities.

There is a prevailing belief in Israel that Hamas will not do this voluntarily, and the warning also aims to set a clear timeframe before taking any action.