Netanyahu responds to Board of Peace: Hamas has not handed over weapons, Israel assisted winter preparations in Gaza

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The Prime Minister's Office said Israel is committed to the success of President Trump's 20-point plan. According to the statement, so far Hamas has not handed over even one weapon. The statement said Israel calls on mediators to demand that Hamas disarm immediately throughout Gaza.

The statement was issued in response to criticism leveled by the Board of Peace. According to the office's statement, Israel helped advance a winter preparedness plan in the Gaza Strip, in coordination with the Board of Peace and the UN. According to the office, the assistance includes over 91,000 tents and 8,200 truckloads of equipment for the Strip's residents.

The office claimed that the terrorist organization continues to arm itself and diverts humanitarian aid to military needs, and that the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip is conditional on Hamas disarming. The statement said the UN and UNRWA are turning a blind eye. According to the office, Israel is working to bring in equipment and supplies ahead of the winter.