Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to criticism from the Board of Peace, emphasizing that Israel remains committed to US President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan but insisting that Hamas must disarm before reconstruction of the Gaza Strip can begin.
In a statement, Netanyahu stressed that Israel continues to cooperate closely with the United States and the Board of Peace in efforts to implement the plan.
“The State of Israel is working in close cooperation with the United States and the Board of Peace. Israel is committed to the success of President Trump’s 20-point plan,” Netanyahu stated.
He emphasized that the agreement establishes clear conditions for the reconstruction of Gaza.
“Under the plan, Hamas must disarm and Gaza must be demilitarized before reconstruction begins.”
AFSI Insight
Netanyahu’s statement reinforces a fundamental truth: there can be no lasting peace or reconstruction in Gaza while Hamas remains armed and in power. Hamas has not surrendered a single weapon and continues to exploit humanitarian aid and civilian infrastructure to rebuild its terror capabilities. The international community and the Board of Peace must stop pressuring Israel while ignoring Hamas’s continued violations. Disarming Hamas and ending its terrorist rule must be non-negotiable prerequisites for any future arrangement in Gaza.
Source:
Netanyahu responds to Board of Peace: “Hamas has not surrendered a single weapon”, by Israel National News, November 10, 2026