VFI News Netanyahu Vows to Disarm Hamas Amid UN Vote on Gaza Plan

Netanyahu Vows to Disarm Hamas Amid UN Vote on Gaza Plan . . .

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In this week’s update, Israel faces mounting pressure on multiple fronts as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declares that Hamas will be fully disarmed and Gaza will be completely demilitarized. His remarks come just hours before a critical UN Security Council vote on a Gaza plan backed by the United States. Israeli officials warn that any language hinting at a future Palestinian state before security conditions are met is premature and dangerous. As the UN debate unfolds, concerns rise over whether the U.S. is wavering on demands for total demilitarization.

At the same time, a new report reveals that Iran is accelerating its efforts to arm terror groups in Judea and Samaria with advanced drones, anti-tank weapons, and components for long-range rockets. The IDF also confirms a surge in drone smuggling from Egypt into Gaza, exposing a rapidly evolving threat designed to bypass traditional smuggling routes. Israeli forces are increasing counter-drone operations and tightening security along the Israel–Egypt border to stop the flow of weapons.

Tensions rise further as Qatar condemns Jewish visitors on the Temple Mount and frames routine visits as “storming” the Al-Aqsa compound. Israeli voices warn that such rhetoric fuels unnecessary escalation and distorts the reality of tightly regulated access to Jerusalem’s holy sites.

Amid the regional tensions, former hostages publicly thank protest movements for helping bring them home, urging continued pressure until the last three deceased captives are returned. The Israeli government also moves toward forming its own inquiry into the October 7 attacks, igniting debate over accountability and transparency.

Humanitarian challenges continue as Israel returns Palestinian bodies under the ceasefire framework and winter rains batter displaced families in Gaza. International attention also shifts to the United States, where police arrested pro-Palestinian protesters occupying Columbia University’s library, reflecting the global rise in anti-Israel activism and antisemitism.

This video provides a clear, detailed overview of the latest developments in Israel, Gaza, the UN, Iran’s growing threat, drone smuggling, Jerusalem’s religious tensions, the hostage crisis, and ongoing debates surrounding the October 7 inquiry. Stay informed with the latest updates, analysis, and prayer points for Israel, the Middle East, and Jewish communities worldwide.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Hamas will be disarmed and Gaza will be demilitarized, rejecting any discussion of leaving the terror group’s weapons intact. Opening the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, he also reiterated Israel’s opposition to a Palestinian state west of the Jordan River and framed demilitarization as non-negotiable.

His remarks come ahead of a United Nations Security Council vote on Monday, November 17, tied to a US-backed plan for Gaza that speaks of a “credible pathway” to future Palestinian statehood after specific reforms and conditions. Israeli officials have been lobbying to soften language they view as premature, even as discussions continue about reconstruction and international stabilization forces.

Netanyahu said there would be “no such thing” as leaving parts of Gaza undemilitarized, adding that Hamas would be disarmed “the easy way or the hard way.” Supporters say that without disarmament and firm security guarantees, any rebuild would risk repeating the cycle of attacks from the Strip. 

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God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. – Psalm 46:1

A new report says Iran has sharply expanded its effort to arm terror networks in Judea and Samaria, moving more sophisticated weaponry into the area in recent months. Israeli assessments warn that the goal is to transform the territory into a Gaza-style hub capable of launching complex attacks.

Security sources say multiple factions are involved, including Islamic Jihad and local cells affiliated with Hamas and other groups, with dozens of armed organizations now active across key cities. The report describes deliveries of armed drones, anti-tank weapons, rocket-propelled grenades, and components for longer-range rockets not previously seen there.

Israeli forces have intercepted several shipments, including drones flown from neighboring countries and caches linked to external handlers. Analysts caution, however, that Tehran is probing new routes through surrounding borders, seeking to exploit any gaps in interdiction. 

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He thwarts the plans of the crafty, so that their hands achieve no success. – Job 5:12

The IDF recently tracked multiple drones flying from Egyptian territory directly into Gaza, suspected of ferrying small arms and other contraband to terror groups. Officials say several such flights have been detected in the past month, highlighting an evolving smuggling method aimed at bypassing traditional tunnel and ground routes.

To counter the threat, the military is preparing a multi-layered response that includes direct fire on hostile UAVs, dedicated counter-drone units, and wider deployment of sensors and intelligence. A section of the Israel–Egypt frontier has been designated a closed military area to restrict access and give forces greater operational freedom.

A senior officer said roughly 2,000 drones have crossed from Egypt into Israeli airspace since the start of the year, with only a fraction intercepted. Authorities are also moving to treat drone smuggling as a terror offense rather than routine criminal activity, expanding investigative and prosecutorial tools.

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Qatar’s Foreign Ministry condemned Jewish visits to the Temple Mount, characterizing them as a “storming” of Al-Aqsa Mosque courtyards by “settlers.” In reality, Jewish visitors do not enter the mosque building itself; their access to the compound is tightly supervised and restricted.

The statement also denounced an alleged “attack” on a mosque in Kifl Haris (Samaria), calling it a violation of international norms while linking disparate incidents into a single narrative of harm to Muslim holy places. Officials warned that altering the site’s “religious and historical status” would be seen as an assault on millions of Muslims worldwide.

Doha reiterated its “consistent position” of support for Palestinian demands, including unrestricted Muslim worship on the Mount and a state along the 1967 lines with eastern Jerusalem as its capital. Israeli voices counter that a regulated Jewish presence does not impede Muslim prayer and that inflammatory language fuels tensions. 

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“Lord, bring truth and calm to all discourse concerning Jerusalem’s holy places. Guard every worshiper—Jew, Muslim, and Christian—and silence incitement that stirs violence. Let Your shalom rest on the Temple Mount and on the entire city of Jerusalem.”

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At nationwide rallies on Saturday, November 15, recently released hostages publicly thanked demonstrators for sustaining the campaign that helped secure their freedom. From Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square to junctions near the border, speakers urged Israelis to keep pressing until the bodies of the last three deceased captives are brought home.

One freed captive, Maxim Herkin, told thousands that he had dreamed of the moment and spoke “from the heart,” saying the weekly gatherings gave him strength throughout captivity underground. Others described the emotional weight of returning while friends remain unreturned, turning gratitude into renewed resolve.

Alongside the call to bring everyone home—living and deceased—families and supporters again urged the formation of a state commission of inquiry into the October 7, 2023, massacre, saying accountability is vital to national healing. 

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“Abba Father, thank You for those who have come home. Comfort the bereaved, strengthen the former captives, and move every leader needed to bring the last loved ones back for burial. Knit Israel together in compassion, courage, and hope.”

The government decided Sunday to establish its own commission to investigate failures surrounding the October 7, 2023, onslaught, rather than forming a traditional state commission of inquiry. Ministers would define the panel’s mandate and composition, while officials would nevertheless describe the body as independent.

According to the decision, the panel would have full investigative authority, though the scope was not specified. A ministerial team will draft the mandate within 45 days, and the government has told the High Court it will provide an update within 60 days on the commission’s establishment.

Opponents argue that a government-appointed panel risks eroding public trust and limiting accountability, pressing instead for a full state inquiry with subpoena power. Supporters say a bespoke commission could achieve broader political buy-in.

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But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream! – Amos 5:24

Israel transferred 15 Palestinian bodies back to Gaza on Friday as part of the ongoing ceasefire framework, shortly after the handover of murdered Israeli hostage Meny Godard’s remains. Officials say 20 living hostages were released on October 13, and three deceased Israelis’ bodies are still to be recovered.

For each Israeli hostage—living or deceased—returned under the deal, Israel has released multiple Palestinian bodies; the running total is in the hundreds, with relatively few positively identified due to limited forensics capacity in Gaza. Families on both sides remain in limbo as they await certainty about their loved ones.

Meanwhile, the first winter rains have deepened the hardship faced by displaced families in crowded encampments and precarious ruins, soaking belongings and destabilizing makeshift shelters. Residents describe working through the night to shore up tarps against the next downpour. 

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He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. – Psalm 147:3

On May 7, 2025, police arrested demonstrators who forced their way into Columbia University’s Butler Library and attempted an occupation. Organizers framed the action as part of a broader campaign to disrupt the university over its ties and policies related to Israel.

Campus officials said disruption of core academic functions would draw disciplinary consequences, while law enforcement warned that failing to present ID could lead to arrest. The episode unfolded as students prepared for final exams, fueling concerns about safety and harassment of Jewish students.

The incident reflects wider tensions on US campuses where anti-Israel activism, confrontations, and rhetoric viewed by many Jews as antisemitic have escalated since the war began. 

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“Lord, protect Jewish and Israeli students from intimidation. Give university leaders wisdom to safeguard free expression while confronting hatred. May campuses become places of integrity, learning, and mutual respect.”

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