India, Oct. 11 -- As Israeli forces started to pull back from Gaza and tens of thousands of Gazans started returning to their war-torn homes after the ceasefire deal, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that the war could resume if Hamas is not disarmed.

While the truce, brokered by US President Donald Trump, brought joy to many, uncertainty looms over Hamas's disarmament. On Friday, Netanyahu strongly suggested the goal of Hamas disarmament will be achieved under any condition.

"Hamas will be disarmed, and Gaza will be demilitarized. If this is achieved the easy way, great. And if not, it will be achieved the hard way," Netanyahu said in a video message.

From Friday noon, the ceasefire came into effect with the Israel Defe...