Hamas Weighs Disarmament for Gaza Rebuild

0:00On March 20th, Hamas is considering a proposal from President Donald Trump's Board of Peace that calls for the group to give up all its weapons in. Return for rebuilding Gaza. The deal would require Hamas and other militant groups there to dismantle missiles, rockets, launchers, and tunnels completely. The two sides met last week in Enkiro to discuss the framework. This comes after Israel's major military operation in Gaza, which Palestinian health officials say has killed more than 70,000 people, and turn much of the area into ruins. People close to the talks have mixed views. One Palestinian columnist called it basically the end of Hamas as an armed resistance group against Israel without any promise of a Palestinian state. Meanwhile, aid workers and locals are desperate for reconstruction to revive shattered communities. Hamas leaders have warned they might pull back from earlier ceasefire commitments if Israel keeps up tied border restrictions from the recent Iran. War.

1:00Israel closed Gaza's borders on February 28th for security reasons, but has since allowed some goods and aid through. They plan to reopen the Rafa pedestrian crossing into Egypt later this week after a security check. Border officials say the plan offers a real chance for Gaza's recovery, Palestinian unity, and steps toward peace, but it all depends on full. Disarmament by armed groups seizing this key moment.