Hamas disarmament plan could mark first credible step to end Gaza war
Analysts say a proposed Hamas disarmament plan, if it holds in practice, could mark the first credible step toward ending the war in Gaza. The plan is tied to a Trump-backed peace initiative, and its success would remove what has been seen as the biggest obstacle to that effort.
Analysts say a proposed disarmament plan for Hamas could mark the first credible step toward ending the war in Gaza, if the arrangement holds up in practice.
The plan is tied to a broader peace initiative backed by the Trump administration, and its success would remove what has been widely seen as the most significant obstacle to advancing that effort. Details of enforcement and verification remain a key open question, analysts say, given the history of failed ceasefire attempts during the conflict.
Officials and observers caution that previous initiatives have collapsed at similar stages, and that the coming weeks will be a critical test of whether this plan can move from agreement in principle to implementation on the ground.
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