Dr. Edi Cohen Warns Hamas Disarmament Deal Is a Trap, Demands Proof

Dr. Edi Cohen expressed deep skepticism regarding former U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a deal to fully disarm Hamas. Speaking on Channel 14's Patriots program, Cohen called the agreement a "trap" designed to secure aid and reconstruction for Gaza without Hamas actually relinquishing its weapons.

Drawing from his historical experience, Cohen stated that no terrorist organization willingly disarms, citing only the unique case of Ireland after centuries of conflict. He emphasized that the true test would be tangible actions on the ground, such as Hamas handing over weapons to an international body, similar to the Kurdish disarmament in Syria.

Cohen demanded concrete evidence, saying, "We want to see trucks of weapons. I want to see Hamas members surrendering arms." He warned that the public is no longer naive and accused Hamas of using the supposed concession as a tactic to obtain economic aid and Gaza's rehabilitation.

Reiterating his position, Cohen said, "We want to see them give the weapons to an international entity, then we will start to believe." He also expressed hope that Trump has not fallen for this trap. The discussion highlights ongoing doubts about the feasibility of disarming Hamas and the complexities of Gaza's political and security situation.