Israel has once again made clear that the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip can only begin after the complete disarmament of Hamas and the demilitarization of the territory. In an official statement on Tuesday, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized that Israel continues to work closely with the United States and the international Board of Peace, and remains committed to implementing US President Donald Trump‘s 20-point plan.
“To this day, Hamas has not surrendered a single weapon,” the Prime Minister’s office stated. The terrorist organization had neither fulfilled its commitment to disarm nor relinquished its rule over the Gaza Strip. Its refusal remains the greatest obstacle to reconstruction.
The Israeli government also accused Hamas of systematically misusing civilian aid supplies and construction materials for military purposes. The terrorist organization reportedly used cement intended for residential buildings to construct terror tunnels, repurposed water pipes into rocket launchers, and utilized pumps from sewage systems for rocket production.
As long as Hamas remains in power, there is a risk that materials with both civilian and military applications could be used to strengthen its military capabilities.
Israel points to extensive winter aid
Despite Hamas’s failure to disarm, Israel has facilitated additional humanitarian deliveries into the Gaza Strip to prepare the population for winter conditions.
According to Israel’s Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), more than 91,000 tents and over 8,200 truckloads of tarps, blankets, winter clothing, and other relief supplies have already been delivered to the Gaza Strip as part of a winter program coordinated with international organizations.
In addition, twelve specialized sewage disposal vehicles were provided, water and sewage networks were repaired, and fuel was supplied for the operation of pumping stations.
The statement came after the international Board of Peace urged Israel on Monday to immediately facilitate the entry of additional aid supplies ahead of the approaching winter. While the body acknowledged Israel’s efforts to date, it described them as insufficient. It also noted that Hamas’s failure to disarm is further exacerbating the difficult situation of the civilian population.
Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesperson Michal Maayan also accused Hamas of stealing humanitarian aid to strengthen its military structures and maintain its control over the Gaza Strip.
Israel is working to get humanitarian aid into the Gaza strip.
#Hamas is stealing that aid in order to feed its terror machine and tighten its grip on #Gaza.
Hold Hamas responsible.
Don’t let Hamas destroy Gaza’s future. https://t.co/HIRSsvvyOX— Michal Maayan 🇮🇱 (@MichalMaayan) November 10, 2026
Israel will continue to support winter preparations, the Prime Minister’s office stated. At the same time, Hamas must not be allowed to misuse humanitarian deliveries and technical equipment to rebuild its terrorist infrastructure.
The Israeli government therefore called on international mediators to enforce the immediate disarmament of Hamas throughout the Gaza Strip. Only then, it argued, can the American peace plan be implemented and the reconstruction of the territory begin.
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