Officials tout Hamas disarmament plan, Israel remains skeptical

White House and Board of Peace officials praised a new Gaza framework in which Hamas has agreed to full disarmament, though Israel remains skeptical and has no active role beyond waiting for implementation. Peace plans and disarmament negotiations in the Middle East echo the "peace and safety" warnings of Scripture, reminding believers that lasting peace in this region will ultimately come only through Christ's return, not political frameworks. The passage in 1 Thessalonians 5:3 warns that sudden destruction can follow declarations of peace and security.