U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the Board of Peace has reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed factions within the Gaza Strip. In a statement posted to Truth Social, the president described the deal as a major milestone for his administration's 20-point peace plan and a critical step toward establishing a new Palestinian government. The agreement reportedly involves the decommissioning of heavy weaponry, the dismantling of tunnel networks, and the destruction of weapons production facilities.
A senior Hamas official confirmed to the BBC that the group has agreed to the plan, with an official statement expected shortly. According to the text of the deal, the disarmament process is intended to span three years and will be conducted in structured phases. As disarmament milestones are verified, the Israeli military is expected to withdraw from the enclave. A newly formed International Stabilization Force, which has reportedly secured commitments for 5,000 troops, will work alongside a new Palestinian police force to manage security during the transition.
Despite the announcement, the Israeli government has not officially endorsed the specific terms. While Israel initially agreed to the broader 20-point framework, unnamed Israeli officials told Reuters and the Times of Israel that the current disarmament proposal does not satisfy their demands. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has previously maintained that full demilitarization must be a precondition for any withdrawal. U.S. officials stated they remain confident Israel will adhere to the plan it originally supported, noting that President Trump would be disappointed if the withdrawal did not proceed as Hamas disarms.
The Board of Peace, a body led by the United States and including members such as Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, emphasized that the agreement was built on a "zero trust" model. This framework requires verification of each step before either side moves to the next phase of implementation. While mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey were thanked for their roles in the negotiations, the plan has faced criticism from some international actors for bypassing United Nations functions and traditional Palestinian Authority structures.
