US bullish as bodies tasked with replacing Hamas take shape, despite disarmament hurdle
The Times of Israel • • world
Key Points:
- US officials expressed optimism about stabilizing Gaza following the launch of phase two of President Trump's plan, emphasizing the absence of Hamas and Palestinian Authority governance as a potential new beginning.
- Egypt has established a transitional Palestinian technocratic committee to manage Gaza's daily affairs, replacing Hamas, as part of the US-led initiative to move from ceasefire to demilitarization, governance, and reconstruction.
- Despite skepticism about Hamas disarming, US officials indicated ongoing talks and suggested Hamas shows readiness to relinquish heavy weaponry, with plans for a gradual disarmament including a "buy-back" program for lighter arms.
- The US is forming a Board of Peace with international leaders to support Gaza's stabilization and reconstruction, while also establishing an International Stabilization Force
