Kushner: Hamas disarmament may start in 30 days
The special envoy considers this decision beneficial for Israel, as the disarmament of 'Hamas' will ensure Israel with the necessary security.
Consensus
- The process of demilitarizing Gaza could begin within the next 30 days.
- Jared Kushner, a special envoy of U.S. President Donald Trump, is leading negotiations on the 'Peace Council' plan for Gaza.
- Hamas and Israel are expected to cooperate in the demilitarization process.
- The U.S. will not limit Israel's right to self-defense.
- After demilitarization, Israeli forces will withdraw from Gaza and be replaced by international stabilization forces.
- Hamas and other groups must fully surrender their weapons and allow dismantling of underground tunnel networks.
- The U.S. has established two working groups: one for Hamas disarmament and one for humanitarian aid.
- The U.S. may seal some tunnels within 60–90 days following demilitarization.
- The U.S. would provide military support to Israel if Hamas resists demilitarization.
- Israel previously rejected a 15-point document on Gaza settlement, demanding full disarmament of Hamas.
Points of divergence
- Tunnels used by militants may be destroyed within the next two or three months. — kommersant
- U.S. forces may seal part of the tunnels within 60–90 days *after* demilitarization. — vedomosti
- Kushner said Hamas leaders spoke 'the right words' during negotiations, and the U.S. will assess their actions. — kommersant
- Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and confirmed that the U.S. will not allow Gaza's reconstruction until demilitarization is complete. — vedomosti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Kushner: Disarming of Hamas may begin within the next 30 days — Коммерсантъ
- Kushner: Disarming of Hamas may begin within 30 days — Ведомости
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