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Trump Sets Hamas Disarmament Deadline as Netanyahu Says Second Gaza Phase Near

Washington tightens oversight of the truce by imposing a disarmament clock, with Steve Witkoff plus Jared Kushner assigned to track compliance.

Overview

  • After Mar-a-Lago talks, Trump gave Hamas a limited window to disarm as a condition of the ceasefire and said Israel has complied fully.
  • Netanyahu says Israel expects to move very soon to a second phase that includes Hamas disarmament, a transitional authority in Gaza and an international stabilization force.
  • Hamas figure Hossam Badran argues the transition cannot proceed while, in its view, Israel violates the deal and restricts humanitarian access, urging mediators to press Israel.
  • Trump warned he would support Israeli strikes if Iran rebuilds missile or nuclear programs, and Tehran publicly condemned the threats as a breach of international law.
  • The Oct. 10 ceasefire is largely holding yet fragile, with Israel linking further steps to receipt of the last hostage remains after all living captives were freed.