Israel Expresses Security Concerns Over Trump Gaza Disarmament Plan Amid Continued Strikes

Israel has raised serious security concerns with the White House regarding a proposed disarmament deal with Hamas, according to an Israeli official. The tension comes as the Israeli military continues precision strikes in Gaza, which Gaza medics report killed at least 17 people, including children, over Saturday and Sunday. The strikes targeted Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and Army of Islam operatives, including field commanders involved in the October 7 massacre.

The proposed plan, initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump, envisions the complete disarmament of Hamas, the transfer of civilian governance to a technocratic Palestinian administration, the deployment of an international stabilization force, and a phased Israeli withdrawal from the Strip. While Hamas reportedly agreed to the roadmap on Thursday, the Israeli government maintains that the terms are insufficient. Doron Spielman, spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stated that Israel will not withdraw from the territory before Hamas is truly disarmed, arguing that a premature redeployment would allow Hamas to rebuild its terrorist infrastructure and launch another October 7 style attack.

Nickolay Mladenov, the Board of Peace High Representative for Gaza, lamented the recent Israeli strikes, stating they killed civilians and destroyed critical medical infrastructure. He noted that his team is working with mediators from the U.S. Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey to create the space necessary for the plan's implementation. U.S. and Board of Peace officials have emphasized that the roadmap is built on verification rather than trust, with each phase conditional upon independent confirmation of the previous step.

Reports differ on the specific terms of the disarmament. One account states that weapons would be transferred to a Palestinian technocratic committee and remain within the territory, while the Israeli government demands the full removal of weaponry from Gaza as a condition for withdrawal. Additionally, some reports highlight that Prime Minister Netanyahu faces a difficult reelection battle in October, with far right coalition partners urging him to maintain military pressure in Gaza.