US EditionTrump says Hamas must give up weapons or be 'blown away'
- At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Mr. Trump said he would set a deadline in the next few days and expects clarity within three weeks on whether Hamas will surrender arms or be `blown away`.
- Last Thursday the U.S.-led Board of Peace was formally established and drafted a three to five month timeline for Gaza's demilitarization, envisioning a technocratic authority and an International Stabilization Force.
- Hamas has offered mixed messages about disarming since the ceasefire, with Basem Naim saying it would begin laying down heavy weapons under a long-term ceasefire, and U.S. officials calling demilitarization a "real possibility."
- If Hamas refuses, officials warn of serious consequences including a renewed IDF ground campaign, while Israel links further withdrawals to disarmament and prioritizes returning Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, the final slain hostage.
- The board's broader charter has drawn international criticism, including objections to some invitations, as its remit beyond Gaza and a one billion dollar fee for permanent membership raise legitimacy concerns.
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Hamas Disarmament Failures Threaten Trump Peace Plan
The discovery of a Hamas weapons cache has reignited concerns over Hamas disarmament, raising doubts as the Trump administration pushes forward with phase two of its Middle East peace plan. Israeli forces uncovered dozens of weapons in an underground depot in southern Gaza, signaling that Hamas may be rearming despite U.S. demands for demilitarization. According to the Israel Defense Forces, troops found “dozens of weapons,” including “AK-47s, R…
Report: Hamas Agrees To Lay Down Arms, Reveal Tunnels In Exchange For Remaining 'Political Movement'
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Sky News in Arabic reported on Thursday, quoting a Palestinian source, that an understanding has been reached between Hamas and the United States whereby the terrorist organization will hand over its weapons and maps of tunnels in the Gaza Strip in exchange for being accepted as a political organization. Join our WhatsApp […]
"If Hamas doesn't lay down its arms, I'll finish them off," Trump said after launching the Gaza Peace Board.
Will settle another war: Trump unveils Board of Peace for Gaza with 35 nations
US President Donald Trump launched a new peace initiative at Davos, warning Hamas to disarm or face severe consequences. The Board of Peace aims to oversee ceasefire and reconstruction efforts in Gaza while fostering broader international cooperation.
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