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Experts Caution That Trump’s Gaza Peace Initiative May Only Delay Conflict with Hamas
The proposed Gaza peace framework developed by President Donald Trump has the potential to alter regional dynamics significantly. However, analysts express concern that without fully disarming Hamas, this initiative may be perceived merely as a temporary halt in hostilities before renewed conflict arises.
Understanding Hamas’ Resistance to Disarmament
Dr. Michael Milshtein, the head of the Moshe Dayan Forum at Tel Aviv University and a leading expert on Hamas, emphasizes that any peace plan assuming the dissolution of the group fundamentally misreads its nature.
He stated that terms like peace and coexistence fail to recognize the reality on the ground. Hamas leaders have consistently rejected international mandates, as well as trustee-style governance. Instead, they appear willing to allow a superficial Palestinian administration to manage daily operations, while maintaining their influence from behind the scenes, similar to the role of Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The Complexity of Hamas’ Strategy
Milshtein highlights that Hamas’ rhetoric surrounding
