Overview
- The administration moved to Phase Two last week, setting up a Board of Peace and exploring an International Stabilization Force to oversee Gaza.
- The Journal says U.S. officials now expect any disarmament to come from Hamas itself, since a stabilization force is not slated to confront the group.
- The editorial faults Washington for coordinating on Gaza governance with Hamas, arguing this reverses a stated ban on any Hamas role.
- Trump wrote that he will secure “comprehensive demilitarization,” though officials briefing reporters emphasized taking only heavy weapons.
- The piece cites Arab governments’ reluctance to challenge Hamas and notes unresolved issues such as the return of hostage Ran Gvili’s remains.