Israel strikes Gaza as Hamas disarmament deal faces doubts
Updated 3 months ago7 new reports, including ABC News, Deutsche Welle, PBS NewsHour and 2 more.
The short version
Israel launched airstrikes in Gaza following a proposed Hamas disarmament deal, killing at least 17 people. A mass funeral was later held in Gaza City for 112 Palestinians whose remains were recovered from a 2023 Israeli strike.
Israel conducted airstrikes in Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Deir el-Balah, saying it targeted military operatives.2 At least 17 people, including children, were killed in the overnight and Sunday evening strikes, according to an Israeli official.4 Israel shared "serious security concerns" with the White House about a proposed Hamas disarmament deal, an Israeli official told The Associated Press.1,4
Doron Spielman, spokesperson for Israel's Prime Minister, said Hamas remains committed to rebuilding its military rather than demilitarizing.3 A spokesman for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Hamas was preparing for more attacks.6 The Board of Peace envoy overseeing Gaza's postwar transition met with Netanyahu to discuss the disarmament deal and urged a halt to strikes.9
The Board of Peace said it had reached a "common understanding of the shared objectives" with Israel after Israeli objections.8 A mass funeral was held in Gaza City for 112 Palestinians whose remains were recovered from the rubble of a 2023 Israeli strike.11,12,13,14,15 The recovered remains belonged to members of two extended families, the Abu Sharia and Al-Hasayna clans, in Gaza's Sabra neighborhood.10,13,14
Some attendees described the funeral as the largest in Gaza's history during the war-ravaged strip's conflict.15 The bodies had been buried under rubble for nearly three years before recovery, according to reports.11,12,13 Israel has not publicly commented on whether it will halt strikes despite the Board of Peace's calls for restraint.5,9
The proposed disarmament deal was announced earlier in the week by U.S. President Donald Trump.1,7 Israeli officials have raised doubts about the agreement, citing Hamas's alleged lack of commitment to demilitarization.3,6,7 The Board of Peace is a U.S.-led initiative overseeing Gaza's postwar transition, according to its statements.5,8,9
“Israel has shared 'serious security concerns' with the White House regarding the proposed disarmament deal with Hamas.”
“Hamas was preparing for more attacks.”
“The Board of Peace official said the talks with Netanyahu were 'constructive and detailed.'”
Why it matters
The Board of Peace is a U.S.-led framework established to oversee postwar governance and security arrangements in Gaza, including disarmament talks with armed groups.5,8,9
Hamas is an Islamist militant group controlling Gaza since 2007, designated as a terrorist organization by Israel, the U.S., and other countries.1,3,6
The 2023 Israeli strike in Sabra, Gaza City, destroyed a residential block, burying residents under rubble for nearly three years before recovery efforts succeeded.10,11,12,13,14
Israel has conducted repeated airstrikes in Gaza since the start of the war, with the latest strikes occurring amid ongoing ceasefire and disarmament negotiations.2,4,10
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