Hamas remains the central obstacle to finalizing a peace plan between Israel and the Palestinians under President Donald Trump’s initiative, former Trump foreign policy adviser Walid Phares told Newsmax on Sunday.
“Everybody knows it’s Hamas, but it’s about also appreciating and supporting the Trump Plan, 20-point plan,” Phares told Newsmax’s “Wake Up America Weekend.” “That plan starts with number one, of course, a ceasefire to be able to execute the plan. But after that, it’s the release of all hostages. These are the cards that Hamas has. So if all these hostages are released, what would Hamas have in their own hands? Nothing.”
Phares said the Trump blueprint is structured around three clear stages: ending hostilities, releasing hostages, and disarming Hamas.
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