Trump Says Hamas Is Giving Up Guns, Urges Israel to Halt Gaza Strikes
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Updated · Arutz Sheva · Aug 17
Trump Says Hamas Is Giving Up Guns, Urges Israel to Halt Gaza Strikes
3 articles · Updated · Arutz Sheva · Aug 17
Summary
Trump said Monday he had made progress persuading Hamas to disarm and demanded Israel stop all strikes in Gaza, offering no exceptions.
Fox News quoted him saying Hamas members "are giving up their guns" and that the US has its "own" relationship with the group, even as he referenced recent ceasefire violations and Hamas efforts to rebuild weapons stocks.
In the same interview, Trump said the US could keep attacking Iran with no timetable, urged the IRGC to "put up the white flag of surrender," and threatened to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way."
That broader regional pressure sharpened after Iranian army chief Amir Hatami said anyone who kills or captures a US service member would receive $30,000, with women promised double.
Could a Northern Ireland-style phased agreement successfully disarm Hamas, or will demands for immediate surrender prolong the crisis?
With new Iranian bounties targeting U.S. troops, how can the military secure its personnel amid an escalating regional crossfire?
How will the unprecedented threat to bomb Oman disrupt the critical mediation needed to keep the Strait of Hormuz open?
Stalled Peace in Gaza: The 2026 Ceasefire, Disarmament Disputes, and the Humanitarian Catastrophe
Overview
The Gaza peace process reached a crisis after Israel’s rejection of the U.S.-backed 15-point roadmap, despite earlier ceasefire efforts and international support. While the plan aimed to end violence through phased disarmament and withdrawal, Israel insisted on full Hamas disarmament before any troop pullout, a stance Hamas refused. This deadlock, fueled by Netanyahu’s political pressures and far-right opposition, led to ongoing violence and humanitarian suffering in Gaza. Palestinians remain excluded from key decisions, deepening mistrust and fears of permanent displacement. Meanwhile, regional powers condemned Israel’s actions, warning that the peace initiative and hopes for a two-state solution are at risk.