Trump Announces Agreement On Phased Hamas Disarmament In Gaza
At a Glance
- Board of Peace reaches deal on full Gaza disarmament.
- Israeli troops to exit as disarmament progresses.
- International Stabilization Force and Palestinian police to deploy.
- Transition to a new, non-militant Palestinian government.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that the Board of Peace has reached what he termed a "historic agreement" securing the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed factions in the Gaza Strip.
The landmark deal marks a major milestone in the execution of Trump's 20-Point Plan for Middle East stability, outlining a phased transition to new Palestinian governance alongside structured Israeli troop withdrawals.
Key Statements and Focus Area
- On Disarmament and Peace: "Today, the Board of Peace reached a HISTORIC agreement for the COMPLETE DISARMAMENT of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza. This is a monumental step toward lasting PEACE and SECURITY."
- On Security and Future Governance: "This agreement is a critical step towards Gaza finally being governed by a new Palestinian government... At the same time, Israel will have the security it deserves, with Gaza no longer used as a base for terror attacks."
- On Phased Security Transition: "As disarmament is completed, Israeli forces will withdraw, and the International Stabilization Force will work with a new Palestinian police force to take responsibility for Gaza being safe..."
- On Preventing Future Threats: "The threat that emerged from Gaza on October 7 will NOT be allowed to rebuild!"
- On Diplomatic Recognition: "I want to thank the mediators—Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye—for their important efforts, and especially my outstanding team..."
Phased Disarmament and Military Withdrawal
According to the announcement, the new accord establishes a structured, multi-phase framework designed to systematically disarm all militant groups operating within Gaza. As disarmament milestones are achieved, Israeli military forces are slated to withdraw from the territory. The plan aims to provide robust long-term security guarantees for Israel by ensuring Gaza can no longer serve as a launchpad for cross-border terror operations.
Security Architecture and Local Governance
Under the newly announced structure, policing and local stability will be handed over to a combination of an International Stabilization Force and a newly established local Palestinian police force. This security framework will operate under the oversight of a new Palestinian government tasked with leading civilian affairs and supporting the population in coordination with the Board of Peace.
Diplomatic Efforts and Acknowledgments
Reflecting on the contrast from the height of the conflict, which saw widespread destruction and a severe hostage crisis, Trump highlighted the rapid diplomatic momentum achieved over the past year. He expressed gratitude to key regional mediating nations, specifically Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye, alongside his diplomatic team, for facilitating negotiations that led to the agreement.
FYI
The deal represents a central component of President Trump’s 20-Point Gaza Peace Proposal, originally introduced in late 2025 to establish a post-war framework for the region. Under the broader roadmap, the international "Board of Peace" serves as a supervisory body overseeing Gaza’s technocratic transitional governance, humanitarian relief, and multi-billion-dollar economic reconstruction efforts. While phase-two negotiations previously faced hurdles regarding disarmament mechanics, this announcement signals a major push toward implementing the plan's long-term security and administrative provisions.
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