In a sharp divergence from Iran's line, Hamas has publicly agreed to a phased peace framework brokered by Trump's Board of Peace:
Reports indicate Iran actively tried to scuttle the agreement but failed:
| Dimension | IRGC (Iran) | Hamas |
|---|---|---|
| Disarmament deal | "Doomed to fail"; reject it | Accepted phased disarmament |
| Retaliation for assassinations | Vowed "crushing" revenge against US/Israel | Not a priority; focused on ceasefire deal |
| Governance of Gaza | Opposes handing over control | Agreed to new Palestinian government |
| Diplomatic posture | Confrontational; rejected US-mediated ceasefire | Pragmatic; accepted Board of Peace framework |
The net result is a significant rift: while Hamas has chosen a diplomatic off-ramp involving disarmament and power-sharing, Iran's IRGC is doubling down on a military retaliation agenda and rejecting any accommodation, further isolating Tehran from its longtime proxy.