- ๐ฎ๐ฑ/๐ต๐ธ/๐บ๐ธ New: Israel says it remains committed to US President Donald Trump's 20-point plan in Gaza, but insists that Hamas must disarm and dismantle Gaza before reconstruction can begin.
In a statement, Israel accused Hamas of refusing to hand over weapons or relinquish control, and claimed that the group continues to divert dual-use materials and humanitarian resources towards military infrastructure. Israel also accused the UN and UNRWA of not preventing such diversion.
Israel said it nevertheless expanded winter humanitarian aid to Gaza through COGAT, including more than 91,000 tents, more than 8,200 truckloads of tarps, blankets, winter clothing and other supplies, as well as sewage equipment, water main repairs and fuel for pumping facilities. The statement called on mediators to pressure Hamas to disarm across Gaza, saying its refusal remains the main obstacle to implementing the US-backed reconstruction plan.