Israel raises serious security concerns over Hamas disarmament deal

Published Aug 3, 03:20 PM UTC

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced on Monday that it has 'serious security concerns' regarding a proposed disarmament deal with Hamas. The deal is one of the conditions set by President Trump's Board of Peace, which aims to facilitate the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. Doron Spielman, a Netanyahu spokesperson, told The Associated Press that these concerns were communicated to the White House. The statement highlights a significant point of tension between Israel and the U.S.-led peace initiative, as Israel remains wary of security risks associated with disarming Hamas, a group it considers a terrorist organization.