Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain
US President Donald Trump announced a deal for Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. This agreement involves carefully structured phases for winding down the conflict. Israeli forces will withdraw as disarmament is completed by Hamas. A new Palestinian police force will work with an international stabilization force. Reconstruction of Gaza is envisioned after the war concludes.
President Donald Trump announced a deal on Thursday for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many challenges and uncertainties remain in resolving the conflict. The deal, part of a 20-point ceasefire plan, involves Hamas surrendering its weapons, including rockets, anti-tank missiles, and explosives, and Israel withdrawing its forces from Gaza.
The International Stabilization Force will collaborate with a new Palestinian police force to ensure Gaza's safety. However, Hamas has insisted on implementing the first phase of disarmament before discussing weapons, and the group's charter supports armed resistance against Israel. The deal calls for the dismantling of Hamas tunnels and other infrastructure over a period of 200 to 350 days.
Despite the optimistic assessment, neither Hamas nor Israel has confirmed agreement, and Israel remains skeptical about Hamas' willingness to relinquish control of the territory. Iran, Hamas' sponsor, poses a potential wildcard due to its influence over Hamas.
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