Ynet Global, 7 december 2025Alternatives proposed would see Hamas give up its weapons to the Palestinian Authority or transferred them to a secure storage under oversight, which could preserve Hamas’ influence in Gaza; this is likely to be the main issue discussed at the Trump-Netanyahu meeting in Florida
The second phase of the Gaza ceasefire plan is still being shaped by the Americans, though nothing has been finalized. Israel and the U.S. jointly drafted the original 20‑point plan, which included a clear agreement that Hamas must be disarmed. But now Jerusalem warns that Qatar and Turkey — nations that helped negotiate the recent hostage‑release deal — are pushing to shield Hamas from disarmament.