The proposal, overseen by Trump’s self-appointed Board of Peace, aims to transition governance to a new Palestinian administration while eventually removing all militant infrastructure, including tunnels and production facilities. While the U.S. remains optimistic about the terms, Hamas negotiators offered a starkly different interpretation. Ghazi Hamad, a member of the Hamas team, stated that no disarmament would occur until Israeli forces fully withdraw from the Gaza Strip, framing the current document as a preliminary draft rather than a finalized mandate.
Discrepancies regarding the timeline and scope further complicate the path forward. While Board of Peace officials projected a transition window of 200 to 320 days, U.S. representatives have downplayed these estimates. Meanwhile, the Israeli government—which previously rejected earlier versions of the proposal—has maintained its hardline stance, demanding full demilitarization as a non-negotiable precondition. The situation on the ground remains volatile, with ongoing military strikes reported across the enclave. As of Thursday, the Israeli military continues to expand its footprint, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signaling an intent to control up to 70% of the territory, casting further doubt on the viability of a diplomatic handover.
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