Trump's Gaza Plan Faces Hamas Disarmament Hurdle as Rafah Reopens

• US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, now in its second phase, faces significant challenges, primarily Hamas's refusal to disarm.
• The plan proposes Hamas disarms, Israel withdraws, and large-scale reconstruction occurs under international supervision.
• A ceasefire agreement, signed October 9, included a halt in fighting, hostage release, partial Israeli withdrawal, increased aid, and Rafah crossing reopening.
• Despite the ceasefire, violence persists, with 488 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire and four Israeli soldiers killed by militants.
• The second phase calls for Gaza's demilitarization, but Hamas seeks to integrate its police force, and Israel prepares for war if disarmament fails.

Why It Matters: Trump's Gaza plan struggles with Hamas disarmament and reconstruction funding despite Rafah reopening.