War Is Coming Back to Gaza
Until Hamas is disarmed, Gaza’s future remains uncertain. In a recent interview with the BBC, King Abdullah II of Jordan raised a difficult question: “What is the mandate of security forces inside of Gaza?”
“If it’s peace-enforcing, nobody will want to touch that.”
His words highlight a complex challenge. While Arab countries often express support for Palestinian goals like statehood or Hamas's disarmament, they hesitate to take direct action. King Abdullah is right that no Arab or Muslim country wants to place its troops between Hamas and the Israel Defense Forces.
Enforcing a cease-fire against Hamas risks being portrayed as aggression toward a group that retains strong backing among radicalized populations within these nations.
Cease-Fire and Disarmament Challenges
The cease-fire negotiations have stalled, particularly around Hamas’s disarmament—a key aspect of President Donald Trump's 20-point plan aimed at ending the conflict and transforming Gaza. Hamas has repeatedly expressed its refusal to disarm and insists on maintaining its hold over security in the Strip, despite not directly governing it.
“The terror group... has made clear that it wants to maintain its security dominion over the Strip.”
Summary
Gaza’s stability hinges on Hamas’s disarmament, but regional and political complexities make this difficult, leaving peace efforts stalled and the future uncertain.
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