Trump pushes for Hamas demilitarization as Gaza ceasefire enters second phase

Trump escalates pressure for Hamas to fully disarm as the second phase of the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire begins, demanding the return of an Israeli captive and signaling a push to dismantle Hamas' weapons and tunnel network. While no agreement has been reached, the plan also envisions a 'board of peace' to govern Gaza's transition, a potential small-arms buy-back, and a prominent role for figures like Tony Blair. The effort aims at transitional governance and reconstruction—potentially over $70 billion—amid ongoing violence and a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza.