Negotiators from Hamas, the Peace Council, Qatar, and Turkey have reached a 15-point agreement in Egypt aimed at establishing a permanent peace in Gaza, according to an announcement made by Donald Trump on Truth Social. The phased plan hinges on the disarmament of Hamas, after which Israeli forces would withdraw from the Gaza Strip.
The 15-Point Disarmament and Governance Plan
Under the terms of the agreement outlined by an Arab diplomat speaking to the media, Hamas will surrender its weapons over an eight-month period. According to the diplomat, weapons will be handed over to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), a body of officials operating under the supervision of the Peace Council. The disarmament process is slated for oversight by the International Stabilization Force (ISF) alongside Palestinian police forces.
To incentivize compliance, the proposal includes a grant of amnesty for combatants who voluntarily submit their weapons. Additionally, the plan institutes a buyback program for individuals surrendering personal firearms. The framework also dictates the disarmament of pro-Israeli militias armed by the Israeli state.
Did you know? The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) is designed to take over demilitarized zones in the Strip, starting with a pilot housing construction project in the Rafah area, according to a Peace Council source cited by the Times of Israel.
Israeli Response and Demilitarization Demands
The Israeli government issued a formal statement declaring that the Peace Council proposal fails to meet Jerusalem’s core requirement for complete demilitarization. Reporting from the Times of Israel indicates that uncertainty remains regarding how the diplomatic track will proceed given this gap in positions.
According to Israel’s Channel 12, a high-ranking government official expressed deep skepticism regarding whether Hamas will genuinely allow itself to be disarmed. Despite these doubts, the official noted that the United States intends to work toward securing Israeli alignment and ensuring that commitments under the framework are fulfilled.
Withdrawal Plans and the Yellow Line
The sequencing of military withdrawal forms a central pillar of the agreement. The plan dictates that Israeli forces must immediately pull back to the yellow line. This boundary was established during a prior ceasefire agreement, though Israeli troops later moved beyond it to occupy 70 percent of the Gaza Strip under orders from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Intermediaries successfully pressed Hamas to accept the arrangement by arguing that Netanyahu’s administration would likely reject the Peace Council proposal ahead of October elections due to the required territorial withdrawal. By accepting the terms, the diplomatic pressure effectively shifts, placing what an Arab negotiator described as the “ball on the Israeli side of the court.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What role does the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza play?
The NCAG is a body of local officials supervised by the Peace Council tasked with taking over governance in demilitarized areas of Gaza and overseeing initial reconstruction projects.
How long is the proposed disarmament window for Hamas?
According to an Arab diplomat familiar with the talks, Hamas is scheduled to surrender its weaponry over an eight-month period.
What are the primary objections from the Israeli government?
Jerusalem maintains that the current Peace Council proposal falls short of complete demilitarization requirements, and government officials have raised doubts about whether militant groups will fully disarm.
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