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

South China Morning Post Political StrategyNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by ReutersFebruary 19, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Can Trump’s Board of Peace succeed while Hamas still runs Gaza?
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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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Hamas says it is ready to hand over administration of the enclave to a US-backed committee.

quote — Hamas100% confidence

Trump’s international “Board of Peace” is meant to supervise Gaza’s transitional governance.

factual — null100% confidence

Hamas is cementing its hold over Gaza by placing loyalists in key government roles.

factual — Israeli military assessment and sources in the Palestinian enclave90% confidence

Israel has not yet allowed committee members to enter Gaza to assume their responsibilities.

factual — Hamas80% confidence

Hamas is finished as a governing authority in the Gaza Strip.

quote — Israeli government official70% confidence
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hamas 100% gaza 100% peace plan 80% governance 70% israeli military 60% board of peace 60% political control 50% palestinian authority 50% trump 40%

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