President Donald Trump announced a diplomatic breakthrough on Thursday regarding the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in the Gaza Strip, according to reports from Fox News and Reuters. The agreement follows negotiations mediated by the Peace Board alongside international participants including Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, marking a significant step in the implementation of the 20-point peace plan.
Trump Announces Gaza Disarmament Agreement
According to a statement posted by Donald Trump on Truth Social, the Peace Board achieved an agreement aimed at securing the complete disarmament of militant factions in the enclave. Trump stated that the arrangement is a crucial step toward establishing a new Palestinian government that will collaborate with the Peace Board to support the population. Under the framework, Israel will receive security guarantees ensuring Gaza is no longer utilized as a base for attacks, while Israeli forces withdraw in parallel with disarmament milestones and international stabilization forces deploy alongside a new Palestinian police service.
Hamas and Israeli Responses to the Proposed Roadmap
A senior Hamas official confirmed to AFP that an agreement had been reached regarding weapons and the phased withdrawal of troops. Ghazi Hamad, a member of the group’s negotiating team, stated that Hamas made concessions to protect the population from violence and displacement, noting that the disarmament issue is linked to Israeli troop withdrawals, the deployment of a national committee, and reconstruction efforts. Meanwhile, an Israeli political source told AFP that the proposal does not yet satisfy Israeli demands, which insist on the complete and prior demilitarization of the strip as a prerequisite for any broader process. Medical sources reported that at least six Palestinians, including two children, were killed in Thursday strikes, and humanitarian organizations continue to warn of severe infrastructure collapse across the territory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who mediated the agreement announced for Gaza?
According to statements reported by Fox News and Reuters, the diplomatic breakthrough was achieved through the Peace Board with the participation of international mediators Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey.
What are the terms of the disarmament plan?
As reported by participating officials, the plan involves the phased disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups, parallel withdrawal of Israeli forces, deployment of international stabilization forces, and the establishment of a new Palestinian police service.
Has Israel officially accepted the terms?
According to an Israeli political source speaking to AFP, the proposed conditions did not initially satisfy Israeli demands for total prior demilitarization, and formal responses remain pending.
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