# Netanyahu visits Gaza troops, says Hamas disarmament is progressing successfully

https://mins.news/en/item/42235

- TASS, 2026-09-02 15:03 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2181363

> Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Gaza Strip, met Israeli troops and held an operational meeting attended by several generals, including IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir. Netanyahu said Israel controls 60% of the Strip and that efforts to disarm Hamas and demilitarize Gaza were progressing, though much work remained.

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