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Abu Marzouk didn’t make clear whether or not this resolution was accredited by each the United States and the PA, that means it’s unclear whether or not the settlement carries any weight. In latest weeks, Hamas has kept away from talking publicly in regards to the composition of the committee that can oversee Gaza’s civil affairs, in step with the White House peace plan.

According to Arab media stories, one of many candidates proposed to steer the committee is the PA’s Health Minister, Majed Abu Ramadan. However, in keeping with some rumours, Israel has rejected his candidacy. Abu Marzouk stated Israel continues to refuse to permit UN forces to function in areas presently beneath its management within the Strip, which he stated contradicts the draft proposal offered by the United States to the UN Security Council, which focuses on the deployment of a global stabilization power in Gaza. And he made clear that disagreements stay over the operational particulars of the worldwide power, resembling the place it ought to function and what its mandate will probably be, and stated that “a long discussion is still needed on this issue.”

Avoiding a definitive reply on whether or not Hamas will disarm, as required by US President Donald Trump’s broad peace plan for Gaza, Abu Marzouk stated that “Hamas is the force that controls the territory (in Gaza). If he is disarmed, there will be other weapons and other groups. Just like in Iraq, when the Iraqi army was disbanded, chaos ensued: Al Qaeda and ISIS emerged.” And he added that such a move “would not contribute to the stability or implementation of agreements (such as the ceasefire).” “There is no vacuum: any replacement force must be Palestinian and approved by the Palestinians, so there will be no rejection or internal conflict.”

Katz: We will destroy Hamas tunnels and kill terrorists without any limitations

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz says the IDF will destroy Hamas tunnels and kill its terrorists within Israel-controlled areas of Gaza “with none limitations”, while reports are circulating that Israel is considering allowing gunmen trapped in Rafah to return to Hamas-controlled areas of the Strip. It is reported once again Times of Israel.

“Israel’s policy in Gaza is clear: the IDF is working to destroy tunnels and eliminate Hamas terrorists without any limitations within the yellow area under our control,” Katz stated in a press release. “The objective, in addition to returning all the fallen hostages, is to disarm Hamas and demilitarize Gaza,” he provides.