US, BoP hail ‘historic breakthrough’ in Gaza while Israel remains deeply skeptical – analysis

Senior US and Board of Peace officials have hailed a "historic breakthrough" in Gaza, stating that Hamas has accepted a roadmap for its complete disarmament and withdrawal from governing the territory. This plan, described as "One Authority, One Law, One Weapon," would dismantle Hamas's military infrastructure, including tunnels and weapons factories, and transfer governance to a new Palestinian technocratic administration. An International Stabilization Force, led by the US, would assist in implementation, with Israeli military withdrawals linked to verified disarmament progress.

"This is an agreement built on zero trust," one official said.

Despite US optimism, Israeli officials remain deeply skeptical that Hamas will genuinely disarm, with one senior official noting, "Now they don't believe Hamas will actually disarm." Iran reportedly attempted to dissuade Hamas from accepting the framework but failed. The complete disarmament process is estimated to take 200 to 350 days, with reconstruction beginning in cleared sectors.