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Israel Prepares Military Action to Disarm Hamas Amid Ceasefire

2/10/2026

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Israel Prepares Offensive

The Israeli military is preparing for an offensive to disarm Hamas in the Gaza Strip, four months into a U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
Israeli officials say disarming Hamas will require military action because the group has allegedly violated the ceasefire by restoring its military capabilities.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insist on Hamas's disarmament, while Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal rejects the demand and calls for a long-term truce.

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Meshaal Rejects Disarmament

Khaled Meshaal, speaking at the Al Jazeera Forum, rejects disarmament of Hamas.
He argues it would leave Palestinians vulnerable under occupation.
He proposes a five- to ten-year truce to prevent weapons use.
He calls the October 2023 attack pivotal and urges a stronger, pro-Palestinian stance against Israel, labeling it a pariah entity.
He says resistance is a right under international law and seeks a solution to the Palestinian cause.

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Historical Context

The Oslo Accords, signed on September 13, 1993, marked a pivotal attempt to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by establishing the Palestinian Authority and initiating self-governance in parts of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Despite initial hopes, the failure to achieve lasting peace has led to ongoing violence and tensions, particularly as groups like Hamas resist Israeli demands, complicating future negotiations.

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Israel Prepares Offensive

The Israeli military is preparing for an offensive to disarm Hamas in the Gaza Strip, four months into a U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
Israeli officials say disarming Hamas will require military action because the group has allegedly violated the ceasefire by restoring its military capabilities.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insist on Hamas's disarmament, while Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal rejects the demand and calls for a long-term truce.

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