US launching second phase of Gaza peace plan, expects Hamas to ‘fully comply’

Prof. Kobi Michael: The main problem, which actually overlaps all the dimensions – political, security – is the idea that Hamas must be disarmed, dismantled and the Gaza Strip must be demilitarized. If these things will not happen, then nothing will happen.

Published in The Hill, January  14, 2026.

US launching second phase of Gaza peace plan, expects Hamas to ‘fully comply’ shutterstock - Ran Zisovitch