Despite the announcement of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza over two weeks ago, many details regarding the disarmament of Palestinian resistance movements remain unclear. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff announced the start of this phase on the 14th of last month as part of President Donald Trump's plan to transition from military calm to long-term political and security arrangements, which include disarmament, the formation of a transitional government, and starting reconstruction efforts.

As Israel continues to impose strict restrictions on the Rafah crossing, which reopened at the beginning of this month, new leaked details from the U.S. plan discussing disarmament of Hamas have surfaced. According to a report from The New York Times, officials suggest that the plan requires Hamas to hand over all weapons capable of striking Israel while allowing it to retain some light arms temporarily. This gradual disarmament process could take months or even longer, according to sources involved.

The implications of this disarmament plan are vast, potentially reshaping the power dynamics within the Gaza Strip and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. While the U.S. aims to create a stable political environment post-disarmament, there are concerns from various Palestinian factions and humanitarian advocates regarding the feasibility of disarmament and its effects on security and rights in the region.