‘This Is a Clear Violation’: Israel Hits Gaza as Remains Dispute Boils Over

Prof. Kobi Michael: This move is in line with Hamas’ DNA. They will do whatever it takes to buy time to reestablish their hold on Gaza and exhaust Trump and Israel.

Whoever believes that Hamas will in any way cooperate with Trump’s plan and will voluntarily disarm while giving up its influence on reshaping Gaza is not reading the reality correctly. He added that the longer the first phase drags, the more Hamas gains time to reinsert operatives and reassert control.

We are nearing the point where Trump will also lose patience. Everyone will then understand that only the IDF can disarm Hamas. Once Trump realizes Hamas is disrupting his larger regional plans, he will allow Israel to operate militarily. The US president has threatened Hamas with obliteration if it fails to adhere to the deal, a warning echoed by Israeli leaders after the latest breach.

Israel will now try to make its case and gain legitimacy by getting the support of all those who backed the plan, in order to allow Israeli forces to operate militarily to completely disarm Gaza, at least in the northern part of the territory.

Published in The Media Line, October 29, 2025.