Tel Aviv, Israel – Web Desk: Israel has reportedly given Hamas a 60-day deadline to surrender all its weapons, warning that failure to comply will prompt the Israeli military to complete the mission.
The revelation came in an interview with Yossi Fuchs, a close aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Cabinet Secretary. Fuchs stated that the 60-day timeframe was requested by the U.S. Trump administration, and Israel has agreed to honor the American request.
“Hamas must hand over all its weapons, including rifles and AK-47s, within this period,” Fuchs said, adding that Israel will monitor the process and assess its effectiveness. If the disarmament proves insufficient, Israel’s armed forces will carry out full military operations.
Fuchs also noted that the plan includes the destruction of all Hamas-constructed tunnels, including those extending into Israeli territory. Analysts suggest that the operation could take place before Israel’s upcoming June elections, depending on Hamas’ compliance.
He described the ongoing situation near the Gaza border, referencing Kibbutz Be’eri, saying, “Today, someone plowing fields there can see the sea,” highlighting that most of Gaza’s tall buildings have been destroyed, though operations are not yet complete.
At this stage, it remains unclear when the 60-day period began, and no official statements have been issued by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, U.S. President Donald Trump, or Hamas regarding the ultimatum.
The announcement underscores heightened tensions in the region and potential implications for Israel-Gaza relations and broader Middle East security.
