Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Israel Raises Security Concerns Over Hamas Disarmament Deal
Israel says it is worried about a new deal that would let Hamas give up its weapons.
Israeli spies think Hamas is still building weapons and training fighters.
Because of that, Israel will not pull its soldiers out of Gaza until Hamas actually hands over all its guns.
The deal also says Israel will leave Gaza in stages, a new Palestinian government will take over, and an international force will watch.
Israel told the US and former British PM Tony Blair that it wants to keep the right to fight in Gaza and that Qatar and Turkey should not check the deal.
Israel says it has serious security concerns about the US-backed Hamas disarmament agreement.
Israeli intelligence believes Hamas is still rebuilding its military rather than fully disarming.
Israel will not withdraw troops from Gaza until Hamas physically surrenders all weapons.
The deal includes phased Israeli withdrawal, a Palestinian technocratic administration, and an international security force.
Israel has communicated its concerns to the White House and to former PM Tony Blair, seeking freedom to conduct operations and exclusion of Qatar/Turkey from verification.
- Who
- Israeli government (spokesperson Doron Spielman), Hamas, United States White House
- What
- Israel raises serious security concerns about the US-backed Hamas disarmament agreement
- When
- After US President Donald Trump announced the agreement, following the ceasefire signed last October
- Where
- Gaza Strip, Israel, United States
- Why
- Israel fears that an early withdrawal would allow Hamas to rebuild its military and threaten Israeli communities
- Country
- Israel
- Event
- Hamas disarmament agreement
- Key Parties
- Israel, Hamas, United States
- Status
- Israel expresses concerns
- Date
- October 2023
