An Arab shift on Gaza and Hamas - opinion

The Arab countries understand that for both Israel and the Trump administration, the removal of Hamas from power is a non-negotiable condition for moving forward. The onus is now on them.

PARTICIPANTS IN an emergency Arab summit to discuss Palestinian developments pose for a group photo, last week in Cairo. The Arab plan does not mention the need for Hamas to lay down its weapons and relinquish control over the Gaza Strip, much to the dismay of the US and Israel, says the writer.

PARTICIPANTS IN an emergency Arab summit to discuss Palestinian developments pose for a group photo, last week in Cairo. The Arab plan does not mention the need for Hamas to lay down its weapons and relinquish control over the Gaza Strip, much to the dismay of the US and Israel, says the writer.

(photo credit: Egyptian Presidency/Reuters)

MARCH 9, 2025 04:42

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