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UN Ambassador Urges Hamas Disarmament Amid ISF Hesitations

12/12/2025

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Mike Waltz, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, says the International Stabilization Force for Gaza must disarm Hamas per UN authorization.
Potential contributors remain hesitant to join the ISF due to conflict fears and Israel's veto on Turkish involvement.
The U.S. President Donald Trump administration plans to appoint a two-star general to lead the ISF.
Waltz discussed a pardon for Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. support amid Hezbollah tensions.

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Mike Waltz, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, says the International Stabilization Force for Gaza must disarm Hamas per UN authorization.
Potential contributors remain hesitant to join the ISF due to conflict fears and Israel's veto on Turkish involvement.
The U.S. President Donald Trump administration plans to appoint a two-star general to lead the ISF.
Waltz discussed a pardon for Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. support amid Hezbollah tensions.