Jerusalem has yet to formally approve the US-backed roadmap, as ministers push back against a proposed 14-day preparatory period and demand guarantees that Hamas will genuinely disarm.

David Zini tells ministers Hamas is using the plan to buy time and avoid Israeli strikes, as most Cabinet members push Netanyahu to reject a 14-day pause and phased withdrawal

Speaking during a security cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Zini said Hamas believes it should have pursued the demilitarization agreement with the Board of Peace in order to "trap…