Hamas remains armed despite facing significant challenges and pressure to disarm for long-lasting peace. Countries like Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Morocco, and Turkey all agree that Hamas needs to give up its weapons and control over Gaza for stability to prevail.
Internal conflicts between Hamas and rival factions must be resolved to pave the way for the implementation of President Trump’s peace plan. Reconstruction efforts, led by a non-partisan Palestinian entity, offer hope for a renewed Gaza but require swift progress to rebuild the region.
The local population in Gaza must witness tangible changes through reconstruction to envision a better future for the area. However, the uncertainty lies in the lack of clarity regarding the speed of reconstruction and the process of de-radicalization in Gaza.
Israel faces the challenge of maintaining composure in the midst of potential provocations from Iran and its proxies in Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen, all of whom have been targets of Israeli strikes. The Arab world’s patience with Hamas is wearing thin as the group denies defeat and resists disarmament.
Crucially, Trump must assert influence over Israel, particularly in controlling preemptive strikes against neighboring nations to strike a balance between self-defense and preventing further conflicts. The possibility of joint US-Iran actions against Iran’s nuclear program looms, adding to the complexity of the regional dynamics.
While peace in the Middle East remains elusive, the responsibility for progress ultimately rests with the US and its influence over the region’s affairs.