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Stuff on Hamas written by Dale Pankhurst Queens Belfast

“what lies ahead for Hamas? A clause in the wider peace plan calls for the full dissolution of the group, both as a militant organisation and as a civil administration. It is difficult to see how Hamas leadership will negotiate their way through this without some form of disarmament or demobilisation.

The Israeli government, with backing from the US and other western countries such as the UK, has repeatedly said the full demobilisation of Hamas and its militant wing is the only possible outcome it will accept. This leads to a significant dilemma for Hamas.

Its entire reason for existence is to seek the destruction of the Israeli state through violence. There is no room for peaceful, democratic means in its objectives. So if the Hamas leadership are to pursue some form of demobilisation, they risk fracturing the organisation into dissenting armed factions that continue their militancy against Israel.

Why is anyone worried about fracturing the organization of “Hamas” ? What is the problem with this?

It's just where those 'fractures' may end up ronib.

The fractures will be armed militants. So dangerous.

Israel will blow the fractures out of the water? I don’t know?

Well “Hamas” hasn’t exactly not been very dangerous. So what is the difference?

This -

“Hamas has remained remarkably resilient throughout the two years of war in Gaza. US figures from early 2025 showed that Hamas had added up to 15,000 new volunteers since the October 7 attacks in 2023, largely replacing those it had lost since the start of the conflict. Many of these recruits may be reluctant to surrender their weapons after losing family and property during the war”

Dangerous to the peace process.

That is what all eyes should now be on and stamp out any possible danger.

It will be for the new temporary government to deal with this - certainly not imo Israel, as that would be like oil on the fire.

So many lives have been lost while Netanyahu pursues his aim of killing all Hamas. Hamas are severely weakened and have their backs to the wall now but after the way the Palestinians have been treated there will be a great deal of hate for Israel and other groups will form in the future with the same intent.
I would like to think there will be peace forever as Trump says but I doubt Israel will be forgiven by those children in Gaza who have lost parents, sibling and friends in this war.

Israelis also have died.

AGAA4

So many lives have been lost while Netanyahu pursues his aim of killing all Hamas. Hamas are severely weakened and have their backs to the wall now but after the way the Palestinians have been treated there will be a great deal of hate for Israel and other groups will form in the future with the same intent.
I would like to think there will be peace forever as Trump says but I doubt Israel will be forgiven by those children in Gaza who have lost parents, sibling and friends in this war.

It would be astounding if there was no hatred of the Israelis by the Palestinians, and vice versa.

Going forward the whole situation will have to be managed with real skill.

Goodness knows who can do that?

I wonder if the Middle Eastern states are best placed to do so?

Thought the wishes were for Peace? Hopefully for everyone.

Those States seem to be playing more of a role.

ronib

Israelis also have died.

Israeli soldiers were included in "So many". I do feel for those young Israelis who have been conscripted to fight.

Earlier today the truce was broken when IDF opened fire on civilians in Jabalia Refugee camp, Northern Gaza, earlier today.

Peace is precious and we cant take it for granted, but on the whole matters are moving forward. I agree with WWM that Middle Eastern States are best placed as peacekeepers.

My hairdresser is Muslim and yesterday she told me that their community have been concerned and angry that Saudi, Qatar, Omen, and other states with power as regards Trump, did not act sooner.

I'm inclined to agree, but they are are course also critical that those states treat their own citizens badly, money and power being concentrated in a rich families who rule, whilst great poverty reigns. They feel this is is not the Muslim way.

AGAA4

So many lives have been lost while Netanyahu pursues his aim of killing all Hamas. Hamas are severely weakened and have their backs to the wall now but after the way the Palestinians have been treated there will be a great deal of hate for Israel and other groups will form in the future with the same intent.
I would like to think there will be peace forever as Trump says but I doubt Israel will be forgiven by those children in Gaza who have lost parents, sibling and friends in this war.

Not to mention how many maimed and broken adults and children that just about managed to survive….

Hamas has recalled 7000 fighters to try to regain control now the IDF has pulled back. There are fears of renewed internal violence as there is no government in Gaza as yet.

Trump has 200 American soldiers in peace keeping roles… he must up the numbers if 7k is real. How do you know this AGAA4?

BBC is reporting 7k Hamas fighters are being recalled. No way will Israel accept this. So now what?

Don't think Trump is keen to deploy troops overseas. Prefers to send them into USA cities.

I think Italy said that they would send troops. Someone needs to get the act together pdq.

The American army is around 452k active service…. Am sure Trump can find 7k?

ronib

BBC is reporting 7k Hamas fighters are being recalled. No way will Israel accept this. So now what?

This is what hamas say, they must be feeling desperate and fear the armed clans.

I'm wondering why this hasn't been thought of that after the IDF pull back there could be internal fighting.
Leaving Hamas to deal with it is a not a great move.

Hamas went to a family clan enclave last week and killed five of them, the clan killed nine hamas.