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Trump's Peace Board Faces Stalemate with Unyielding Hamas

2/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace faces Gaza challenges as Hamas refuses to disarm.
A senior official met with Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas leader, to discuss disarmament, but the talks were unproductive.
Hamas is solidifying control by placing loyalists in government roles and collecting taxes.
Despite a ceasefire, Hamas continues to engage in attacks, undermining the peace process.
The Board of Peace's inaugural meeting is set for Thursday in Washington.

History

Historical Context

The Oslo Accords, signed in 1993, initiated a peace process between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), establishing the Palestinian Authority for limited self-governance in parts of the West Bank and Gaza. However, ongoing violence, including Hamas's refusal to disarm, has perpetuated instability, complicating efforts for lasting peace and highlighting the challenges of the unresolved issues from the accords.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace faces Gaza challenges as Hamas refuses to disarm.
A senior official met with Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas leader, to discuss disarmament, but the talks were unproductive.
Hamas is solidifying control by placing loyalists in government roles and collecting taxes.
Despite a ceasefire, Hamas continues to engage in attacks, undermining the peace process.
The Board of Peace's inaugural meeting is set for Thursday in Washington.

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