How Trump’s extravagant plan for ‘NewGaza’ is doomed to fail

Prof. Kobi Michael: I believe an offensive is likely with no other forces willing or able to disarm Hamas, a key component of Trump’s 20-point plan, albeit one tied to further negotiations.
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This would not seek to disarm every gunman in Gaza, but aim for “full destruction of Hamas’ tunnel network, all of their heavy weapons, rockets and missiles, all of their manufacturing and weapons industry”, as well as the expulsion of Hamas commanders.

Published in inews, February 12, 2026.