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Hamas Asserts Control in Gaza as Trump Vows to Disarm the Militant Group

Strategic Insights

— 2 min read

Gaza was plunged into chaos as Hamas was seen executing suspected collaborators, with videos showing masked gunmen shooting dead at least seven captives who were bound and kneeling. The executions were part of Hamas's push to regain control in Gaza following the partial withdrawal of Israeli troops. Meanwhile, US President Trump vowed to disarm Hamas, stating that if they do not disarm, the US will do so, "perhaps violently." Trump's 20-point plan for a Gaza peace deal involves Hamas disarming and its leaders leaving the territory, with an international stabilisation force (ISF) providing security until a reformed Palestinian Authority can take over.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hamas executed at least seven suspected collaborators in Gaza City, with videos showing masked gunmen shooting them dead while bound and kneeling.
  • The executions were part of Hamas's push to regain control in Gaza following the partial withdrawal of Israeli troops.
  • US President Trump vowed to disarm Hamas, stating that if they do not disarm, the US will do so, "perhaps violently."
  • Trump's 20-point plan for a Gaza peace deal involves Hamas disarming and its leaders leaving the territory.
  • An international stabilisation force (ISF) will provide security in Gaza until a reformed Palestinian Authority can take over.
  • Analysts expressed concern over the lack of law and order in Gaza, with some fearing it is an opportunity for Hamas to reassert control.
  • At least 33 people were killed by the Hamas "deterrence force" as it seized "militia" positions in Gaza City.
  • Several Hamas members have been killed in clashes with families who refused to turn over suspects, including Naim Naim, the son of Basem Naim, a senior Hamas leader in exile.

Statistics:

  • At least 7 people were executed by Hamas in Gaza City.
  • At least 33 people were killed by the Hamas "deterrence force" as it seized "militia" positions in Gaza City.
  • Trump's 20-point plan for a Gaza peace deal involves Hamas disarming and its leaders leaving the territory.
  • An international stabilisation force (ISF) will provide security in Gaza until a reformed Palestinian Authority can take over.
  • 15-member Palestinian technocratic committee has been selected to administer postwar Gaza, with names vetted by Israel and approved by all Palestinian factions, including Hamas.

Sources:

  • "President Trump vows to disarm Hamas after militant group executes suspected collaborators in Gaza" (The Times of Israel)
  • "Gaza in chaos as Hamas takes control following Israeli troop pullback" (Haaretz)
  • "US offers Gaza peace plan in bid to end Israeli-Palestinian conflict" (The Guardian)
  • "Egypt selects 15-member Palestinian committee to administer postwar Gaza" (Al-Monitor)
  • "Hamas kills at least 33 as it seizes militia positions in Gaza City" (Ma'an News Agency)

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