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Netanyahu: The IDF Will Not Carry Out Any Withdrawal in Gaza until Hamas Is Disarmed
(Prime Minister's Office) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the Israeli Cabinet on Sunday: "Israel does not accept the 15-point document [presented by the Gaza Board of Peace]. The IDF will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is disarmed." "And when I say the disarming of Hamas, it means heavy weaponry, lighter weaponry, all weaponry. And we are talking about genuine disarmament, not fictitious disarmament. Right now, we are talking with the Americans about this issue. They have ideas, some of which are acceptable to us and some of which are unacceptable....Furthermore, the IDF will continue to thwart threats against our forces and our citizens." "The existence of Israel and the security of all Israeli citizens are not up for negotiation....Unlike all those who lecture us, we do what needs to be done for Israel's security, and we can and know how to stand our ground, even against our best friends when necessary."