Ambassador Danon: Hamas must fully disarm before any next steps in Gaza
Israeli Ambassador to the UN emphasizes that Hamas must completely disarm, warning against superficial measures, as disputes continue over the sequence of Gaza peace steps. (Arutz Sheva-Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you…
Assessment
The Israeli Ambassador to the UN has drawn a firm red line, insisting on full Hamas disarmament before any further Gaza negotiations. This hardens the existing deadlock over the order of peace steps, making a near-term diplomatic breakthrough less likely. The statement signals that Israel will resist any partial or symbolic measures that leave Hamas militarily intact.