Hamas disarmament

WATCH: Netanyahu visits IDF Gaza outpost, pledges to continue Hamas disarmament effort

Netanyahu stressed that the Gaza Strip will "no longer pose a threat to Israel," noting that the goal has "largely been achieved."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits an IDF outpost in the Gaza Strip on September 2, 2026.
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