Hamas rejects Netanyahu aide’s 60-day ultimatum for group to disarm

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 17, 2026 at 09:20 AM

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An Israeli cabinet secretary, Yossi Fuchs, issued a 60-day ultimatum to Hamas, demanding the group disarm or face a renewed Israeli military offensive in Gaza. The ultimatum was reportedly requested by the United States and may be connected to the February 19 meeting of the US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace. Hamas rejected the demand, with senior official Mahmoud Mardawi stating the group is not aware of such a demand and that threats to renew the war would have serious repercussions. Hamas refuses to disarm while Israel continues to occupy Gaza. Fuchs stated that if the disarmament plan fails, the Israeli army will complete the mission.

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Israeli army (IDF) 40% Donald Trump 40% Al Jazeera ×250% Mahmoud Mardawi ×260% United States ×260% Gaza ×570% Benjamin Netanyahu ×270% Yossi Fuchs ×370% Israel ×380% Hamas ×890%

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