Overview
- President Donald Trump warned that Hamas must give up its weapons or be "blown away" and said the U.S. will know within days or weeks if the group complies.
- White House envoy Steve Witkoff said the administration is one week into Phase 2, shifting from a ceasefire to demilitarization, technocratic governance, and reconstruction.
- Trump claimed Hamas has agreed to disarm, though critics note the group has previously said it would not relinquish weapons before a Palestinian state is established.
- Trump said 59 countries are participating in the initiative and asserted some are prepared to help "take out Hamas."
- Analysts and regional observers question the feasibility of enforcing and verifying disarmament given the practical and political challenges.