Sa’ar: Hamas using civilian government to avoid disarmament

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has stated that Hamas is using the civilian government in Gaza as a means of evading disarmament processes. He indicated that Hamas is attempting to replicate the Hezbollah model seen in Lebanon, where a militant group operates alongside a civilian governance structure.

Sa’ar's comments highlight the ongoing complexities of Israel's security challenges in the region and underline concerns over the burgeoning influence of Hamas within Palestinian governance.