Netanyahu says he has disagreements with Trump over Hamas deal

JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at a press conference that he has disagreements with U.S. President Donald Trump over the agreement reached with Hamas. Netanyahu said he would not hide the differences with Trump on the latest deal, stressing that Hamas must be disarmed before any move toward rebuilding Gaza. Netanyahu also noted that some parties have characterized any voluntary departure from Gaza as a war crime or forced displacement. His office said Israel expects Hamas to take concrete steps, adding that weapons will be handed over to a Palestinian committee being established for that purpose. Trump announced Friday that the Peace Board had reached a historic agreement providing for the full disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups. Under the deal, Gaza would be placed under the administration of a new Palestinian government and Israel's security would be guaranteed, according to the U.S. president. On Friday, Israel intensified military operations in Gaza after Hamas announced its disarmament decision. No further details were immediately available on the scope of the disagreements or next steps in the negotiations.