Trump’s Gaza Peace at Risk of Stagnating With Hamas Still Armed

US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace — set up to secure a durable end to the war in Gaza — will hold its inaugural meeting in Washington on Thursday with multiple barriers to overcome, not least the question of how to disarm Hamas and avert a resumption of full-on conflict.

A ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian group has been in place since October, though frequent clashes have stalled the rehabilitation of the shattered territory. The Hamas-run health ministry says Israeli attacks — which Israel blames on Hamas violating the terms of the deal — have killed more ...