The Hard Truth About Disarming Hamas: Why Israel’s Security Cannot Be Compromised

With the fragile second phase of the Gaza ceasefire underway, attention turns toward an issue that strikes at the heart of Israeli security and American interests alike: the disarmament of Hamas. While diplomats in Davos discuss gradual weapon handovers, Israel—and by extension the United States—face a stark reality. Hamas’s raison d’être is armed struggle, and any half-measures in disarmament risk empowering a terrorist organization bent on Israel's destruction. Why Is Partial Disarmament a Dangerous Illusion? Jared Kushner’s recent remarks at the Davos forum reveal the challenging middle ground Washington is attempting to navigate: heavy weapons would be surrendered immediately while...