U.S. Special Envoy for Peace Jared Kushner stated that the disarmament of Hamas could begin within the next 30 days. He made this announcement after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv. In an interview with Fox News, Kushner expressed hope that the first stage would involve the transfer of some weapons as well as the dismantling of some tunnels used in the Gaza Strip. According to him, the U.S. and Israel had previously agreed that the disarmament process would take place under the supervision of an American general. Netanyahu, for his part, reiterated Israel's previous position: Israeli troops would not leave the Gaza Strip until Hamas is disarmed. This agreement represents yet another attempt by the Donald Trump administration to find a compromise after Israel rejected the final part of the American plan to resolve the situation in the Gaza Strip. The day before, Kushner held talks in Egypt with the new Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya. According to sources, during the meeting, representatives of the movement once again confirmed their readiness to participate in the implementation of the proposed U.S. peace plan. According to a senior Israeli official, the parties also agreed that reconstruction work in the Gaza Strip would not begin, and there would be no regrouping of Israeli troops until Hamas is fully disarmed. It is expected that the first step will be the transfer of Hamas's weapons for subsequent destruction under international control. It is important to note that for now, this concerns political agreements and statements from the parties. The practical implementation of these plans will depend on the fulfillment of the agreed conditions and the consent of all participants in the process. In July, Trump's peace council reported reaching a principled agreement on the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in the Gaza Strip. However, last week, Israel rejected the proposed 15-point U.S. plan, which included the withdrawal of Israeli troops and the transfer of control of the area to a new Palestinian civilian administration. Thus, the negotiation process continues, but Israel still considers the complete disarmament of Hamas to be a key condition for further progress on the peace plan.
