US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday what he described as a historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, marking a key step in implementing his 20-point plan to end the war, according to WION.
Trump Unveils 20-Point Plan Featuring Hamas Disarmament
Writing on Truth Social, Trump stated that his Board of Peace had secured the agreement, calling it a major milestone towards achieving lasting peace and security. The Board of Peace has reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza,
Trump wrote, as reported by Turn to 10.
The announcement follows months of negotiations over the future role of Hamas in Gaza. Trump thanked mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye for helping broker the agreement and praised his negotiating team for securing the breakthrough.
Structure and Phased Implementation of the Peace Roadmap
Under the roadmap under discussion, the process relies on reciprocal steps rather than trust. Authority is intended to be transferred in phases to a new Palestinian administration or government working alongside the Board of Peace, operating under the principle of one authority, one law, one weapon
through the US-backed National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG).
The plan dictates that as Hamas and other militant groups complete disarmament, Israeli forces will gradually withdraw from Gaza. The comprehensive framework also calls for:
- The complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza.
- The deployment of an International Stabilization Force working alongside a newly formed Palestinian police force.
- The elimination of tunnels, arms stockpiles, and weapons production facilities to ensure no militant infrastructure remains.
- Reconstruction efforts and a transition to civilian governance so Gaza is no longer used as a base for attacks.
Skepticism, Regional Reactions, and Ongoing Realities
Despite the high-level announcement, there was no immediate official statement from Hamas or Israel confirming the final agreement reported by The Guardian. The Israeli embassy in Washington and Hamas did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Sources close to the talks noted uncertainty over whether the agreement would hold. An Israeli official indicated that proposed terms previously fell short of demands, stating that Israel requires the complete disarmament of Hamas and the total demilitarization of the strip as a precondition. Meanwhile, a Hamas official stated the group was bringing a positive response to talks with mediators on the second phase of the plan, though without explicitly confirming a commitment to full disarmament.
On the ground, the immediate reality remains distant from the proposed roadmap. Israeli military strikes killed at least six Palestinians in Gaza on Thursday, including two children, according to local medics. The Israeli military has continued to expand its military occupation, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stating an intention to expand territory under control to 70 percent of the strip. Diplomats have emphasized that full implementation will require independent verification before Israeli troop withdrawals can proceed, and questions remain regarding the exact composition and deployment numbers for the planned International Stabilization Force.
