Basic Law Trump's Gaza Plan and His Big Hamas Problem
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Feb 2, 2026 
Dr. Mike Doran, Middle East scholar and director at the Hudson Institute and former NSC senior director, breaks down Trump’s Board of Peace and its two‑phase Gaza framework. He explores who might realistically disarm Hamas, why Arab states balk at using force, and how the plan aims to sidestep the UN and project global ambitions. Short, clear takes on the political and legal hurdles shaping Gaza’s future.
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Board Of Peace Is A U.S.-Led Power Play
- The Board of Peace is a U.S.-led, complex bureaucratic structure meant to manage Gaza and broader conflicts under Trump's close control.
- Its charter omits Gaza explicitly and creates Trump-centric authority with veto power, aiming to bypass traditional UN constraints.
Why Neither Israel Nor U.S. Want Full Gaza Occupation
- Israel and the U.S. both seek Hamas disarmament but refuse costly full occupation and leveling of Gaza.
- That strategic avoidance drives the push for an international stabilization force instead of an Israeli ground takeover.
Arab States Need Political Cover To Intervene
- Arab states hesitate to send troops that might fight Hamas because of domestic and regional political costs.
- They need a political and legal umbrella to justify intervention, which the Board of Peace only partially provides.