Donald Trump team presents Hamas with new written disarmament proposal
The Jerusalem Post • • general
Key Points:
- US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace has presented Hamas with a written proposal for disarmament during recent talks in Cairo, aiming to advance Gaza's reconstruction as part of a broader peace plan agreed upon by Israel and Hamas in October.
- The proposal requires full decommissioning of Hamas and all armed groups, but Hamas has so far refused to disarm, citing security concerns and ongoing rivalries with other militias in Gaza.
- US officials have indicated that Hamas could be offered amnesty if it agrees to lay down heavy and light weapons, though Israel demands complete disarmament, creating a significant obstacle to progress.
- Hamas leaders, including Khaled Mashaal, have publicly rejected disarmament, arguing it would leave Palestinians vulnerable to Israeli military
