Israel Refuses to Withdraw Its Troops from Gaza Despite Request from US President Trump

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said his government has not accepted a plan that proposes the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, insisting that the move cannot be implemented before the Hamas group is fully disarmed.

Speaking about his government's position, Netanyahu said Israel will continue to deploy its forces in areas it controls in Gaza in order to ensure the security of the state and prevent Hamas from rebuilding its military. The statement came as various diplomatic efforts continue to seek a solution to end the ongoing war in the region.

Netanyahu has stressed that the main goal of the military operation is to ensure that Hamas loses its military and administrative power. According to him, the withdrawal of the Israeli army before that goal is achieved would endanger the security of Israeli citizens and give Hamas the opportunity to regain its power. TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.