Hamas Wants to Keep Its Arsenal, Just Change the Address
A Palestinian man points a weapon in the air after it was announced that Israel and Hamas agreed on the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire, in the central Gaza Strip, Oct. 9. Photo: REUTERS/Mahmoud…
Assessment
The eight-nation letter signals a coordinated diplomatic push to hold Israel to Trump's 2025 plan, but the headline suggests Hamas sees the ceasefire as cover to preserve its weapons. The real test is whether enforcement mechanisms exist to prevent the arsenal from outlasting the agreement. Watch for how Washington responds to the demand.