Politics & Diplomacy
Israel, U.S. agree Hamas weapons will go to American forces for destruction
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Israeli and American understandings stipulate that in an initial phase, Hamas weapons will be handed over to American forces for destruction rather than to a technocratic government, the Hebrew-language Channel 15 reported.
Netanyahu confirmed to officials of the "Peace Council"—attended by the heads of the Shin Bet and military intelligence—that targeted assassination operations will continue. The Israeli prime minister made the statement during a meeting with security officials reviewing ceasefire arrangements.
The agreement represents a significant point of dispute between Israel and incoming U.S. leadership over how disarmament of Palestinian armed groups will proceed and who will oversee the process.
