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Israel Will Not Agree to Deployment of Foreign Forces in Gaza without Hamas Disarmament
(Israel Hayom) Danny Zaken - A diplomatic source acknowledged that the practical establishment of a multinational force for Gaza was still far off, as were agreements among all parties on its deployment. All countries that have agreed to be included in the force have made clear they will not send troops to Gaza before Hamas is disarmed. In Israel, officials believe Hamas's refusal to disarm will continue to delay and obstruct any negotiations over the full conclusion of the war and the reconstruction of Gaza. Without a viable agreement on disarmament and the creation of an enforcement mechanism, Israel will not consent to the deployment of other forces on the ground. The prevailing assessment is that once the ultimatum period granted to Hamas ends, the IDF will renew military pressure.