Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, said Israel will apply more power in Gaza if Hamas does not disarm [1].

The statement signals a commitment to continued military escalation unless a total disarmament occurs. This stance underscores the tension between Israeli security objectives and international efforts to stabilize the region.

Speaking during a live interview on NBC's Meet the Press NOW, Danon detailed the conditions for reducing military force [1]. He said that the application of more power is a direct consequence of Hamas maintaining its arsenal [1].

Israel maintains that increased military pressure is necessary to force Hamas to lay down its weapons [1, 2]. The government views this as the only viable path to end attacks on Israeli civilians [1, 2].

Danon said that Israel would increase its military pressure on Gaza unless Hamas agrees to disarm [2]. The ambassador's comments emphasize a strategy of leverage through force to achieve a security breakthrough.

The interview took place in Washington, D.C., where Danon represented Israel's position to a global audience [1]. The rhetoric aligns with previous assertions that the conflict will persist until Hamas is neutralized as a military entity [1, 2].

This approach suggests that diplomatic negotiations may remain secondary to military outcomes on the ground. The insistence on disarmament as a prerequisite for peace continues to be a central point of contention in the broader conflict.

“If Hamas does not disarm, Israel will apply more power in Gaza.”

The insistence on total disarmament as a condition for reducing military force indicates that Israel is prioritizing a definitive military victory over a negotiated ceasefire. By linking the scale of military power directly to Hamas's disarmament, the Israeli government is signaling that it will not deviate from its security objectives regardless of international pressure for a reduction in hostilities.