Experts and researchers have widely rejected external calls for the disarmament of Palestinian resistance, suggesting that the more pertinent inquiry should be about disarming the Israeli occupation, which has resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of Palestinians and the destruction of hundreds of thousands of homes. In interviews with Al Jazeera during the 17th Al Jazeera Forum, analysts warned that the Trump administration's plan aims to nullify the Palestinian cause by imposing international oversight over Gaza without presenting a clear political path for achieving Palestinian sovereignty.

The analysts emphasized that the Palestinian cause faces existential challenges that necessitate internal reconciliation among Palestinian factions, urging an end to the current division and the creation of a genuine national partnership. They warned that the current Palestinian leadership remains preoccupied with the outdated Oslo Accords, instead of opening up to rebuilding the Palestinian framework based on national conditions, rather than those dictated by their adversaries.

With the backdrop of ongoing conflict and international political maneuvers, the need for a cohesive strategy among Palestinians is underscored. The discussion highlights the critical urgency for new leadership and approaches that are more aligned with the realities on the ground, as well as the aspirations of the Palestinian people.