New tension in Gaza and the West Bank - Israeli army insists on disarming Hamas - Settlers attack AFP journalists

Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has reaffirmed that military operations in Gaza will persist until Hamas is fully disarmed and the enclave demilitarized. Meanwhile, tensions have escalated in the West Bank, where Israeli settlers attacked Agence France-Presse (AFP) journalists and activists near Bethlehem, resulting in five injuries and vehicle damage. While Hamas expresses willingness to accept an American-backed disarmament roadmap, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists on complete verification before withdrawing troops from the territory.