"His comments left me feeling deeply conflicted. On the one hand, they echoed an old pattern, in which Arab countries voice their support for the goals of the Palestinian people, such as gaining statehood or disarming Hamas, but show no inclination to do the heavy lifting themselves. On the other hand, King Abdullah is surely correct that no Arab or Muslim country will want to place its soldiers between Hamas and the Israel Defense Forces."
"In fact, Hamas lost no time in taking the offensive against clans and any individuals it identified with opposition to its rule, real or perceived. It used obscene public executions and vile displays of violence to instill fear and trepidation among the population. With each passing day, Hamas further re-entrenches its control. The group is collecting unexploded munitions in order to rearm, reestablishing command and control across its different units."
King Abdullah II questioned the mandate of security forces inside Gaza and warned that peace-enforcing deployments would deter participation. Arab and Muslim states broadly resist placing troops between Hamas and the Israel Defense Forces to avoid being cast as aggressors against a group with significant support. The cease-fire process has stalled, particularly over Hamas's disarmament, a central element of Donald Trump's 20-point plan. Hamas insists on retaining security control, has retaken territory west of the "yellow line," and has used public executions and terror to suppress opposition. The group is collecting unexploded munitions, reestablishing command and control across units, and rearming.
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