Palestinians in Gaza hope Hamas will disarm but fear Israeli forces won’t withdraw

President Donald Trump announced that Hamas has agreed to disarm, generating a sense of hope among Palestinians in Gaza that ongoing Israeli attacks might finally cease. This development raised expectations that residents could soon begin rebuilding their lives and the remaining structures of their homes.

However, this optimism stands in sharp contrast to the prevailing conditions on the ground. Alongside their hopes for disarmament, Palestinians in Gaza harbor deep anxieties that Israeli forces will not withdraw from the territory.