Middle East Leaders Push Hamas Disarmament Amid Gaza Conflict

Hamas has been urged by Qatar and Israel to disarm as part of ongoing peace negotiations and ceasefire agreements in Gaza. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani emphasized that Hamas is willing to give up governance in Gaza but needs to acknowledge the necessity of disarmament, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to disarm Hamas and demilitarize Gaza, with support from U.S. President Donald Trump. Despite a recent attack by Hamas militants that violated the ceasefire and led to Israeli airstrikes, there is cautious optimism that the ceasefire will hold, with Palestinian officials engaging in talks to form a technocratic body to govern Gaza without Hamas’s involvement. Meanwhile, reports highlight Hamas's continued repression of Gaza’s civilian population through brutal internal security operations, including the formation of the "Arrow Unit" to suppress opposition. Analysts argue that despite Hamas's military defeat and loss of key territories, the group will attempt to survive, posing risks to the fragile peace process. The ultimate success of disarmament and governance agreements remains uncertain amid the complex political and security dynamics in the region.