Even if Hamas disarms, the challenge in Gaza will be accountability
Eyad Baba/AFP via Getty Images The reported agreement by Hamas to a “complete disarmament” has renewed speculation about what a future beyond war might look like for Gaza. It has also left many unanswered questions. Under the roadmap negotiated through US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups would surrender their weapons in stages. Israel would withdraw its forces from Gaza, and governance would gradually transfer to a Palestinian transitional…
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Unresolved 35% Stalled Negotiations due to Legal Deadlock
The disagreement over the ICC's jurisdiction and the perceived amnesty for Hamas leaders creates a diplomatic impasse. Neither side agrees to the preconditions for the next stage of the Trump roadmap, leading to prolonged military operations and humanitarian crisis.
Watch for: The US State Department issues a statement explicitly rejecting a timeline for ICC cooperation in the Gaza peace talks. · A joint statement is released by Hamas and Israeli security officials declaring the current framework 'unworkable'.
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Unresolved 30% Phased Disarmament and International Monitoring
Hamas agrees to a staged surrender of weaponry under intense international observation, contingent upon a defined, verifiable Israeli withdrawal. The International Stabilisation Force is deployed, focusing initially only on security before transitioning to governance.
Watch for: A UN Security Council resolution formally mandates the deployment of an international peacekeeping force in Gaza. · The Israeli Defense Forces publicly announce a phased, verifiable withdrawal timetable linked to specific disarmament benchmarks.
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Unresolved 15% Accountability-First Political Crisis
International pressure, particularly from global civil society groups, forces the Trump administration to concede that a sustainable peace requires a mechanism for justice. This leads to a renegotiation of the roadmap to include a structured accountability track.
Watch for: The Trump administration announces a 'special commission' to oversee transitional justice and war crimes investigations in Gaza. · A named Israeli political leader publicly testifies before the ICC regarding alleged actions during the conflict.
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Unresolved 20% Regional Proxy Expansion (Counter-Trajectory)
Instead of a transition led by international monitors, the vacuum left by the uncertainty allows regional actors (e.g., Iran-backed militias or regional Sunni powers) to increase influence in Gaza. This bypasses the Trump Board of Peace entirely and shifts the focus from governance to regional power balancing.
Watch for: A non-state actor from a regional power is publicly documented operating military assets within Gaza's northern governorates. · The US and European Union announce a significant strategic pivot away from the Trump Peace Plan framework.
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