In brief
Former President Donald Trump claims the Board of Peace has secured an agreement to fully disarm Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza, positioning it as a critical step towards new Palestinian rule. The deal’s details remain vague, with no statements from Hamas or Israel yet. Trump touted that Israeli forces would leave Gaza once disarmament is complete, while the broader ceasefire plan includes reconstruction efforts. The announcement comes amid ongoing conflict, with heavy casualties on both sides, and follows earlier Hamas rejection of a similar proposal. The story is still developing as new information emerges.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the Board of Peace—a coalition he spearheaded—has secured a deal that would fully disarm Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. He described it as a key milestone toward establishing a new Palestinian government.
The specifics of the agreement are unclear, and neither Hamas nor Israel has issued a comment. Trump stated that Israeli forces would withdraw from Gaza once disarmament is completed.
The Board’s proposal is the next step in a U.S.-brokered ceasefire plan that includes removing armed groups and rebuilding Gaza’s infrastructure.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump explained that the agreement is a major milestone within his 20‑point peace plan. He said that as disarmament proceeds, Israel will pull out, and an International Stabilization Force will work with a new Palestinian police force to ensure Gaza’s security for residents and neighbors.
Earlier this year, a senior Palestinian official told the BBC that Hamas rejected a disarmament proposal from a top figure in Trump’s peace negotiations. That refusal underscores the complex nature of the talks.
Reports earlier suggested the Board was originally meant to end the Israel‑Hamas war and oversee reconstruction, but its charter contains no reference to Gaza, implying it seeks to replace UN functions.
The war began on 7 October when Hamas launched an attack that killed 1,200 Israelis and captured 251 hostages. Israeli airstrikes thereafter have killed more than 73,290 civilians, including 21,280 children, according to Gaza’s health ministry.
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