IDF halts strikes in Gaza after weeks of accelerated fatalities, as BoP seeks Hamas disarmament

The IDF has halted targeted strikes in Gaza after weeks of increased fatalities, following pressure from Hamas's leadership on Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the Board of Peace, which subsequently influenced the White House. This new policy has led to missed opportunities to strike Hamas operatives, according to defense officials, though senior political officials dispute this, stating no targeted killing requests were made. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a 15-point Board of Peace document for Gaza, stating, "Israel rejects the 15-point document. The IDF will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed." Defense officials criticize the situation, advocating for resumed strikes, preventing a national force and technocratic committee from entering Gaza, and maintaining IDF positions on the Yellow Line to pressure Hamas.