Israel Expresses "Serious Security Concerns" Over Proposed Hamas Disarmament Deal

Israel has conveyed "serious security concerns" to the White House regarding a proposed disarmament deal with Hamas, according to an Israeli official. This comes amidst continued Israeli strikes in Gaza, which killed at least 17 people, including children, over the weekend. A spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office stated that Israel's intelligence assessment indicates Hamas remains committed to rebuilding its military capabilities rather than genuinely demilitarizing. The Israeli military has asserted it will not withdraw from Gaza, where it controls over 60% of the territory, before Hamas is truly disarmed.