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Israel Demands 'Gaza Demilitarisation' For Ceasefire, Egypt's Reconstruction Plan Sidelines Hamas?
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned Hamas that if hostages are not released, "there will be consequences you can't imagine." Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that "the gates of Gaza will be locked and the gates of hell will open" if Hamas does not comply.Talks on extending the ceasefire have stalled, with Israel seeking an extension and Hamas demanding a permanent end to the war. Gideon Saar of Israel insisted on "total demilitarisation of Gaza" in exchange for phase two, but Hamas rejected disarmament.Israel's halt on aid to Gaza sparked criticism, with reports of power cuts to desalination plants. Turkish President Erdogan condemned Israel's actions, claiming Israel cannot ensure security without a Palestinian state based on 1967 borders.Netanyahu supported Trump's Gaza plan, calling it "visionary and innovative." Arab leaders are discussing Egypt’s proposal to remove Hamas from power and establish an interim governance body. The plan warns that Gaza's reconstruction will not be funded if Hamas remains in control. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
