Donald Trump has recently called for the disarmament of Hamas as a central component of his strategy for peace in the Gaza Strip. The proposal, which Trump has characterized as a significant step toward stability, faces immediate scrutiny from international observers and analysts. The primary point of contention involves the sequencing of the peace process: specifically, whether Hamas must disarm before any withdrawal of military forces occurs, or if a withdrawal should precede disarmament efforts.

Beyond the timeline, the definition of "withdrawal" remains a subject of debate. It is currently unclear what a full or partial withdrawal of forces would entail under the proposed framework, or how such a process would be monitored and verified by international parties. While the administration frames this as a "historic" development in regional diplomacy, critics and analysts note that these fundamental logistical hurdles have historically stalled previous attempts at peace in the region. The lack of a clear mechanism for enforcement or a consensus on the definition of terms suggests that the path to implementation remains complex. As of now, no formal agreement has been reached between the involved parties, and the practical application of these conditions remains speculative.