U.S. President Donald Trump announced over the weekend what he described as a “historic agreement” to disarm Hamas under the framework of the “Peace Council” he established as part of his “20-Point Plan.” The announcement, published on Truth Social, was framed in the President’s characteristic superlatives as “a tremendous step toward lasting peace and security.” Yet beneath the dramatic headline lies a far more complex reality, raising serious doubts as to whether the term “historic” will still be applicable a few months from now.

Israel’s Position: Acceptance Coupled with Deep Skepticism

Jerusalem has neither rejected the agreement nor embraced it enthusiastically. Israeli diplomatic officials have made it clear that the current draft does not adequately address Israel’s core security requirements, and that Israel has conveyed its reservations to the envoy Tony Blair.

Moreover, an Israeli political source emphasized that there will be no Israeli withdrawal from the........

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