US seeks Hamas ‘political surrender’ in new Gaza plan

The Trump administration is pursuing a new disarmament proposal aimed at forcing Hamas to surrender its political authority in Gaza as part of a broader strategy to reshape the region following the ongoing Israeli-Hamas conflict. Analysts contend the plan is inequitable, arguing it leverages the regional war to impose terms that disproportionately disadvantage Palestinians while potentially sidelining other stakeholders in Gaza's future governance. The proposal marks a significant shift in how the US is approaching postwar arrangements, moving beyond ceasefire negotiations toward demands that would fundamentally alter Hamas's political structure. The plan faces skepticism from regional experts who question whether Hamas could accept such terms without internal collapse, and whether other regional powers would support the framework. The proposal underscores the Trump administration's effort to assert greater control over Middle East peace architecture at a critical moment in the conflict.