In a significant development, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced what he terms a “historic” agreement aimed at the complete disarmament of Hamas. He described this as a crucial step toward resolving the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The announcement was made via social media, though there has been no official confirmation from either the Israeli government or Hamas regarding the agreement.
According to Trump’s outline, the plan involves Hamas gradually dismantling its military capabilities, including the destruction of its tunnel networks and the surrender of heavy weapons, all under international supervision. In exchange, Israeli military forces would conduct a phased withdrawal from Gaza. This would be followed by the establishment of an international stabilization force and a new Palestinian security administration tasked with maintaining order in the region.
The proposed roadmap stipulates that all military operations must cease before the disarmament process begins. The dismantling of heavy weapons, tunnels, and military infrastructure would be overseen by an international verification committee. Reports suggest that Hamas has agreed to the framework in principle, with preparations for disarmament expected to commence within 14 days, contingent upon international approval and agreement from all involved parties.
Despite these diplomatic efforts, Israel has not yet officially endorsed the proposal. Israeli officials have emphasized the necessity of achieving complete disarmament and demilitarization of Gaza before any broader agreement can proceed, noting that the current proposal does not fully satisfy Israel’s security concerns. Meanwhile, military operations continue in Gaza, underscoring the uncertainty and challenges that lie ahead in implementing any potential agreement.