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Trump Is Determined to Implement His Vision for Gaza
(Ynet News) Tzachi Hanegbi - In Sep. 2025, after Trump's envoys presented Israel with the president's plan to end the war in Gaza, the Americans assured Israel that "the leaders of the mediating countries, Egypt and Qatar...are convinced that Hamas will not torpedo the agreement." In the months since, it became clear to Israel and the U.S. that Hamas remained determined to preserve its jihadist identity. Hamas was not even considering transforming itself into a political movement as it focused on rebuilding its military capabilities. Trump believes the implementation of his Gaza peace plan will change the fate of the region for the better. Hamas's veto challenges him, but does not diminish his determination to bring his vision to life. This is how his approval of the deadly Israeli strike on the hideout of Hamas Gaza's No. 1 leader should be understood, even though the ceasefire remains in effect. Since the plan's central anchor, the disarmament of Hamas, cannot now be carried out, Gaza's initial reconstruction will begin in areas under IDF control. Large areas will be cleared of ruins and infrastructure will be built for Gazans who move to live there, free from Hamas's brutal regime. Israel will be given a free hand to renew its military activity in the territory still controlled by Hamas, in coordination with the U.S. In the first stage, intensified strikes against Hamas will likely be carried out from the air. Later, as IDF resources are shifted away from the Iran and Lebanon fronts, ground operations may also become possible. The writer served as Israel's National Security Advisor from 2023 to 2025.