Israel questions Hamas disarmament deal as Gaza toll rises

Israel has voiced serious security concerns about the U.S.-brokered Hamas disarmament deal, arguing Hamas would likely rearm and rebuild its military rather than truly disarm; Israel says it will not redeploy or withdraw before Hamas disarms. The plan calls for transferring weapons to a Palestinian technocratic committee and a phased withdrawal tied to disarmament, while Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 17 people, including children, highlighting the ongoing toll of the conflict.