Trump Administration Raises Concerns Over Gaza Agreement Implementation Challenges

Internal documents disclosed by the U.S. magazine "Politico" on Tuesday indicate that officials from President Donald Trump's administration voiced serious concerns about the challenges in implementing several key terms of the Gaza agreement, which came into effect on October 10.

The documents, presented during a closed seminar hosted by the U.S. Central Command and the new Civil-Military Coordination Center in southern Israel, highlighted that the second phase of the agreement faces legal and logistical hurdles, including:

- The absence of a clear path for the disarmament of Hamas.

- Challenges in forming and deploying an international peacekeeping force, including legal mandate issues, rules of engagement, and deployment locations.

- Israeli hesitance to fully withdraw from Gaza despite initial commitments.

- Complications in approving a transitional Palestinian government under the supervision of the Peace Council, along with difficulties in reforming the Palestinian Authority.

While the first phase of the agreement, which included a ceasefire and the return of hostages, was partially implemented, the second phase appears to be at risk of stagnation. This has led some U.S. officials to warn of a potential total collapse of the agreement if these issues are not swiftly addressed.

The documents also reveal that the U.S. administration is striving to maintain its political commitment to the plan but is facing both internal and external pressures, particularly with rising tensions in Rafah and delays in the return of bodies by Hamas, which hinder progress towards the next phase.