Marco Rubio on Gaza Peacekeeping Force and Hamas Disarmament

Gaza International Stabilization Force and Hamas Disarmament

• ❓ A reporter questioned if the Gaza International Stabilization Force (ISF) would be involved in forcing Hamas to disarm if they refused voluntarily.
• ⚠️ Rubio stated that if Hamas refuses to demilitarize, it would be a violation of the agreement and would have to be enforced, though he did not detail the specific mechanisms.
• 🤝 The demilitarization of Gaza is presented as a condition that Israel has met its commitments for, and it is contingent upon Hamas disarming.

Long-Term Vision for Gaza

• 🌱 The goal is to create conditions where people in Gaza can live without Hamas, having jobs, prosperity, and opportunities.
• 🎯 This is described as a long-term project, not something to be set up immediately.
• 🚫 The aim is to help create conditions so that Gazans are not terrorized by Hamas and have lives, jobs, businesses, and a better future, with no interest in supporting or being held captive by a terrorist group.

International Commitment to Demilitarization

• 🌍 Over two dozen countries, including regional Arab and Muslim powers, have signed onto the commitment for a demilitarized Gaza.
• 🤝 This commitment ensures that Hamas will not have the capability to threaten Israel.
• ✅ The expectation is that all signatory countries will uphold their commitments regarding Gaza's demilitarization.