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Netanyahu: No Gaza Reconstruction Without Hamas Disarmament

1/28/2026

Summary

Story summary

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will not allow Gaza reconstruction until Hamas disarms.
Netanyahu said Israel will maintain security control over Gaza and the West Bank.
He criticized Saudi Arabia's shift toward Turkey and Qatar, saying normalization hinges on Riyadh's commitment to peace.
He warned coalition partners who align with the opposition would side with extremists.
The United States pushes Hamas disarmament as part of a broader peace initiative.

History

Historical Context

The Camp David Accords, signed on September 17, 1978, by Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, marked a historic peace agreement, with Egypt recognizing Israel and Israel withdrawing from the Sinai Peninsula. This shift altered regional dynamics, leading to Egypt's suspension from the Arab League and ongoing challenges in Israeli-Palestinian relations, as external influences complicate peace efforts.

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Story summary

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will not allow Gaza reconstruction until Hamas disarms.
Netanyahu said Israel will maintain security control over Gaza and the West Bank.
He criticized Saudi Arabia's shift toward Turkey and Qatar, saying normalization hinges on Riyadh's commitment to peace.
He warned coalition partners who align with the opposition would side with extremists.
The United States pushes Hamas disarmament as part of a broader peace initiative.

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