Israeli Prime Minister Proposes Hamas Leaders Disarm and Leave Gaza

(CLO) On March 30, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proposed allowing Hamas leaders to leave Gaza on the condition that the group give up its weapons as a condition for a ceasefire.

Despite criticism for the lack of progress in hostage talks, Netanyahu said military pressure was creating “cracks” in Hamas’s position. He said the militant group would be forced to lay down its weapons and its leaders could leave. Hamas has said it is willing to give up control of Gaza, but has said weapons are a “red line” that cannot be compromised.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo: X/netanyahu

Meanwhile, mediation efforts mediated by Egypt, Qatar and the United States are ongoing. On March 29, a Hamas official said the group had accepted a new ceasefire proposal and called on Israel to support it. Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office confirmed it had received the proposal and sent a response.

Faced with the escalating situation, French President Emmanuel Macron called on Israel to stop airstrikes and restore a ceasefire, stressing that humanitarian aid must be resumed immediately.

The conflict continues with Israeli attacks on Gaza. The Palestinian Red Crescent said it had found the bodies of 15 rescue workers buried after Israeli troops fired on an ambulance in Rafah a week ago.

In addition to the military campaign, Mr. Netanyahu also confirmed that Israel is implementing a plan proposed by US President Donald Trump to relocate Gaza residents to other countries.

At least 921 people have been killed since fighting resumed in March, according to the Hamas-run Gaza health authority.

Violence has also spread across the region as Yemen’s Houthi rebels continue to attack Israel and shipping lanes. On March 30, the Israeli military said it intercepted a missile fired by the Houthis, who said the action was in support of the Palestinians.

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