Report: US tells Israel to proceed with Gaza reconstruction even if Hamas stays armed The United States has presented Israel with a proposal that would allow Gaza's reconstruction to move forward even if Hamas does not disarm, Al Jazeera reported. Citing the Israel Broadcasting Authority, the report said the proposal pointed to growing US pressure to implement President Donald Trump's post-war plan and hinted that resuming the war is not an option. According to the report, Washington is seeking Israel's written approval for the document.