Donald Trump po raz kolejny wywołał burzę na arenie międzynarodowej. Prezydent USA zapowiedział, że jeśli Hamas nie złoży broni dobrowolnie – America zrobi to za niego. I, jak podkreślił, ”szybko i być może gwałtownie”
Trump gives Hamas an ultimatum
During a Tuesday conference at the White House Donald Trump He clearly defined the United States' position towards the Islamic Hamas organization. After a series of talks with the leaders of the Middle East and in the face of fragile conditions of ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Trump announced that Hamas had received a clear ultimatum: disarmament or US intervention.
"If they refuse, we will disarm them ourselves – quickly and perhaps violently," said the president during a meeting with Argentine leader Javier Milei.
"Plan 20 points" and difficult way to peace
The American leader claims that Hamas had already accepted the terms of his "20-point peace plan" in which he was to give up his weapon and launch the Gaza reconstruction process. However, so far the organisation has not publicly confirmed that the plan will actually implement.
According to sources of the Agency Reuters and ABC News, Trump believes disarmament is a "key to lasting peace". In turn, experts warn that despite the truce and the exchange of prisoners, Hamas continues to strengthen power in the Gaza Strip and lead violent purges against political rivals.
What does Trump's threat to the region mean?
The U.S. President's statement met with mixed reactions.
Analysts note that the announcement of "force disarmament" could impede further negotiations and lead to escalation of tensions. On the other hand, Trump’s supporters claim that it was the hard position that brought an effective truce after two years of bloody conflict. Much now depends on Hamas actually taking steps towards disarmament. According to the "Washington Post", however, the President of the United States did not specify a specific term, leaving the fate of the truce "in the hands of reason".
Middle East at a crossroads
W Strefie Gazy panuje obecnie napięta atmosfera. Mimo amerykańskich zapewnień o „nowej epoce pokoju”, media donoszą o kolejnych egzekucjach i zamieszkach. Hamas umacnia kontrolę, a mieszkańcy wciąż czekają na realną poprawę warunków życia.
Trump stresses that his policy aims at "rebuilding and stabilising the region" – but not without "full demilitisation of terrorist groups". As he said in one of his interviews, "There will be no peace until the weapon that destroys this room is gone."
