Behind Trump's Plan: The Qatari Move That Could Bring Hamas Back Through the Front Door | Ariel Admoni and Sagiv Steinberg
Over the past decade, Qatar has been building economic, educational, and media dependency in the Palestinian Authority. Transferring Gaza to the PA under Trump's plan could actually whitewash Hamas—instead of dismantling it.
Assessment
The analysis warns that Qatar's decade long strategy of building economic, educational, and media influence within the Palestinian Authority could backfire. If the Trump plan transfers Gaza to PA control, that infrastructure might inadvertently legitimize Hamas rather than dismantle it. The key tension is whether empowering the PA actually empowers the same networks that sustain Hamas. Watch for how Qatar's role is addressed in any future governance framework for Gaza.