Israel voices deep doubts on Hamas disarmament as it presses on with Gaza strikes

SBS News—Israeli officials are casting doubt on whether Hamas will follow through on a disarmament agreement even as Israeli forces continue striking targets in Gaza. The skepticism comes from senior voices across the government, reflecting a broader view in Jerusalem that any pause in military pressure must be contingent on verified, complete disarmament rather than promises alone. That skepticism has not stopped diplomatic efforts to salvage the broader ceasefire framework, but it does suggest Israel sees itself under no obligation to ease up militarily in the meantime. The friction highlights how far apart Israeli and mediator expectations remain on what a credible endpoint to the conflict actually looks like, even with a formal deal nominally in place.

• SBS News — Energy Min. Eli Cohen 'very sceptical' Hamas will disarm … Netanyahu aide: nothing before 'complete' disarmament
• NDTV — Israel Voices 'Serious Security Concerns' Over Hamas Disarmament Deal
• NPR — Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal
• The Straits Times — concerns conveyed directly to the US on the wider Gaza plan
• The Globe and Mail — Israel raises ‘serious security concerns’ regarding Hamas deal, strikes on Gaza continue
• Washington Times — Israel expresses 'serious concerns' with Hamas disarmament deal
• NBC News — Israel says it has concerns with Hamas disarmament deal as it keeps up Gaza strikes