Trump Administration Strategy: Ask Turkey to Disband Hamas, Says Policy Expert
Forbes Breaking NewsNovember 7, 20254 min3,446 views
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- 💡 A key strategy for the Trump administration is to demand Turkey disband Hamas due to its intricate relationship with the organization.
- 🎯 This demand should extend to dismantling Hamas's organization inside of Turkey, not just within Gaza.
- 🔑 Turkey and Qatar are identified as crucial enablers for Hamas, and their support is essential for Hamas's survival.
Turkey's Role in Gaza
- ⚠️ Turkish military presence as part of a peace plan in Gaza is considered a significant mistake by the expert.
- 🚫 Other Gulf states, including Saudis, Emiratis, and Egyptians, are more willing to contribute peacekeeping forces, unlike Turkey.
- 📉 Turkey's relationship with Israel is too inflammatory, making it an impartial and credible actor for aiding Gaza's future.
Historical Precedent and Leverage
- 🧠 Turkey previously dismantled the Muslim Brotherhood network within its borders after the overthrow of Egypt's Muhammad Morsi, showing a precedent for such action.
- 💰 The US possesses leverage over Turkey, including potential designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization and pressure on Iran and its proxies.
- ⚡ The expert argues that Hamas, if not a direct proxy of Iran, certainly furthers terrorist ambitions contrary to US interests.
Hamas Cell Originating from Turkey
- 📌 A Hamas cell originating from Turkey recently attempted to assassinate an Israeli cabinet minister, an act thwarted by Israeli intelligence.
- 🚩 This incident highlights Turkey's compromised position and its perceived alignment with Hamas, making it unsuitable for peacekeeping roles in Gaza.
- 🎯 The core recommendation is for the Trump administration to help disestablish the Hamas network both inside and outside of Gaza.
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