US-Backed 'Disarmament' Plan for Gaza Surfaces
News reports indicate that a disarmament plan, attributed to the 'Board of Peace' under former US President Donald Trump, has been presented to Hamas. This proposal, reportedly seen by Reuters, details a phased approach where Hamas would surrender arms and allow for the destruction of its extensive tunnel infrastructure in Gaza. The eight-month timeline within the document suggests an initial
phase where a US-backed committee of Palestinian technocrats would assume security control over the enclave. The final stage involves a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces, contingent upon 'verification that Gaza is free of weaponry.' This 'peace plan,' as framed by Al-Monitor, omits the broader context of what constitutes 'peace' in Gaza. The proposal assumes an even playing field, ignoring the
asymmetry of power and the ongoing military occupation. It bypasses the 62-year embargo on Cuba, which has systematically crippled its economy, and instead focuses solely on disarming resistance groups while Israel's offensive capabilities remain unchallenged and actively deployed. Mainstream outlets portray this as a step towards stability, yet fail to question the legitimacy or enforceability of
such a plan, especially when it follows two years of documented, filmed, and broadcast mass killing of Gazans, reaching over 680,000 Palestinians. The emphasis on 'disarmament' without addressing the root causes of resistance, such as the systematic extermination of Palestinians, presents a flawed framework. For instance, in 1983, the US provided intelligence and materials to Iraq that included