Is Washington Imposing a Disarmament Agreement?
Washington has formalized a Hamas disarmament agreement, a development that places Benjamin Netanyahu in a marginal position facing a political scenario he had hoped to dictate. Despite his attempts to influence American policy, notably by…
Assessment
Washington has formalized a disarmament agreement with Hamas, sidelining Benjamin Netanyahou from a political scenario he hoped to control. His attempts to steer U.S. policy, including by emphasizing the Iranian threat, were rebuffed as strategic decisions were kept firmly in the Trump administration's hands. A White House meeting reduced to minimal protocol signals a sharp chill in bilateral relations. The full implications of the accord remain to be seen.