Hamas has its own disarmament vision as Gaza truce enters critical phase
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Above: U.S. President Donald Trump talks to the media as he welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida Dec. 29, 2025. Image credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images
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Pro-establishment narrative
Though the future will be challenging, it's essential that both Israel and Hamas stick to the ceasefire. Many aspects of the deal are potentially problematic, but nothing is gained from returning to war. Hamas must follow through with what it agreed to, and, in turn, Israel should not escalate the situation.
Pro-Israel narrative
Trump must understand that Israel has to retain operational freedom to finish dismantling Hamas' military infrastructure and counter Iranian threats, as roughly 30% of security objectives remain unfulfilled. Diplomatic solutions alone cannot guarantee regional stability when hostile actors still possess military capabilities. Indeed, peace can only be found through force.
Pro-Palestine narrative
Hamas' proposal for weapon management with international guarantees offers a viable path to sustaining the ceasefire without further bloodshed. Pragmatic diplomacy is the only way to achieve regional stability, something Israel has consistently undermined. Netanyahu wants more war on the United States' dime, and Trump should pressure him to stick to the ceasefire.
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