Hamas, Trump and Gaza
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Israel, Gaza and Rubio
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Military and Middle East experts say a new Gaza rebuilding plan focused on creating secure enclaves, restoring stability and cutting off Hamas terrorists could succeed in the long term.
Hamas attempted to set up a direct line with the Al Jazeera offices in Doha, according to the Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center. Documents uncovered in Gaza have revealed that Hamas has been issuing instructions to the Qatari state-run media outlet Al Jazeera,
An Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the territory is halted "until further notice," the first major test of the ceasefire.
Secretary of State Rubio declared UNRWA won't assist Gaza aid delivery, calling the U.N. agency a "subsidiary of Hamas" amid the U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
Multiple Arab nations argue that dividing Gaza would lead to a full Israeli occupation of the Gaza Strip, and are unlikely to commit troops to be a part of the peacekeeping for under those terms. The US and Israel are considering dividing Gaza into separate zones controlled by the IDF and Hamas,
The group still commands thousands of fighters, but the war has taken a toll on its weapons supplies, and its political future is uncertain.
Secretary of State MarcoRubio discusses international stabilization force for Gaza as the Trump administration works to solidify Middle East peace agreement.
Vice President JD Vance said that he's confident in "durable" peace amid the ceasefire, warning Hamas will be "obliterated" if it doesn't cooperate.
The U.S. and Israel are considering a plan that would divide Gaza into separate zones controlled by Israel and Hamas, with reconstruction only taking place on the Israeli side.
The Trump peace plan calls for an international security force in the Gaza Strip, but countries that might send troops are wary of danger, an unclear mission and being seen as occupiers.
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