Can Trump’s Board of Peace succeed while Hamas still runs Gaza?

A recent Israeli military assessment indicates Hamas is strengthening its control over Gaza by integrating loyalists into government and security positions. This development casts doubt on the viability of President Trump's peace plan, which hinges on Hamas relinquishing its weapons in exchange for Israeli withdrawal. Trump's "Board of Peace" is holding its first meeting to oversee Gaza's transitional governance. Hamas claims willingness to cede administrative control to a US-backed committee, but states Israel has prevented committee members from entering Gaza. Despite this, an Israeli official dismissed any future role for Hamas, claiming the group is finished as a governing authority in Gaza.

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