Trump Administration Raises Concerns About Gaza Agreement Implementation

Internal documents disclosed by the American magazine Politico on Tuesday reveal that officials in the Trump administration voiced substantial concerns about the challenges in executing key aspects of the Gaza agreement, which became effective on October 10.

These documents, presented during a private seminar organized by U.S. Central Command and the new Civil-Military Coordination Center in southern Israel, indicate that the second phase of the agreement encounters several legal and logistical hurdles, including:

- A lack of a definitive strategy for disarming Hamas.

- Challenges in establishing and deploying an international peacekeeping force, including legal mandates, rules of engagement, and site selection.

- Israeli reluctance to fully withdraw from Gaza, despite previous commitments.

- Difficulties in forming a transitional Palestinian government under the oversight of the Peace Council, along with complications in reforming the Palestinian Authority.

While the first phase of the agreement, which included a ceasefire and the return of hostages, was partially executed, the second phase is now at risk of delays. Some U.S. officials have cautioned that the entire agreement could collapse if these issues are not addressed promptly.

The documents further indicate that the U.S. administration is striving to uphold its political commitment to the agreement but faces mounting pressure from various fronts, particularly amid escalating tensions in Rafah and delays in the return of bodies by Hamas, which impede progress toward the next phase.