US Proposal to Hamas: Disarmament for General Amnesty and $7 Billion Reconstruction

Informed sources revealed that the 'Peace Council,' headed by US President Donald Trump, submitted a written proposal to the Hamas movement, aiming to establish a comprehensive mechanism for the movement to abandon its military arsenal. This move came during intensive meetings held in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, last week, with the participation of the Council's High Representative in Gaza, Nikolay Mladenov, and Ariyeh Lightstone, assistant to Trump's special envoy, in an attempt to push Washington's plan for the future of the Strip.

The American plan includes an offer to grant a comprehensive 'amnesty' to Hamas members, in addition to injecting massive investments to rebuild the destroyed infrastructure in the Gaza Strip. The Trump administration stipulates that these steps be implemented with the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the areas they control, provided that the movement and all other armed factions commit to surrendering their heavy and light weapons without any exceptions.

For his part, Nikolay Mladenov confirmed that the operational framework for relief and reconstruction operations is ready for implementation and on the negotiating table, but he stressed the necessity of making a strategic decision to end the armed presence in the Strip. These diplomatic moves come after a period of stagnation in disarmament talks, following the outbreak of military confrontations between the United States and Israel on one hand, and Iran on the other, in late February.

Despite the financial and political temptations, sources close to Hamas indicate a tendency to reject these offers due to complex field security concerns. The movement fears that disarming it would leave it exposed to attacks from hostile armed groups within Gaza, which receive support from the occupation authorities, especially in light of the continued bloody tensions that have not ceased since last October.

Regarding the financial aspect, significant challenges emerge concerning the 'Peace Council's' ability to fulfill its reconstruction commitments, estimated at seven billion dollars. Although Trump had previously gathered financial pledges from Gulf and international countries, the regional military escalation with Iran led to a disruption in the flow of these funds, with only a very small portion of the previously committed amounts having been paid.

The situation in the Gaza Strip remains suspended between strict Israeli security demands for complete disarmament and the insistence of Palestinian factions on protecting their field presence under occupation. With Israeli forces controlling about half of the Strip's area, observers believe that the success of any political proposal requires a delicate balance that ensures regional stability and ends the ongoing suffering of civilians.

The operational framework for relief is on the table, but it requires a clear choice for Hamas and all armed groups to completely abandon their weapons.