‘A New Dawn for Gaza’: Trump Announces Historic Hamas Disarmament Deal, Paving Way for Israeli Withdrawal
In a stunning diplomatic breakthrough that could reshape the Middle East, President Donald Trump has announced a “HISTORIC agreement” securing the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in the Gaza Strip . The deal, brokered by the Trump-backed “Board of Peace” in coordination with Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, marks a major milestone in implementing the President’s 20-Point Plan to end the devastating conflict.
“This is a monumental step toward lasting PEACE and SECURITY,” Trump declared on Truth Social, adding that the agreement represents “a critical step towards Gaza finally being governed by a new Palestinian government” that will work with the Board of Peace to serve the Palestinian people . Crucially, the framework includes a phased Israeli military withdrawal, conditional on the completion of disarmament, and the establishment of a new Palestinian police force that will operate in tandem with an International Stabilization Force to ensure security.
Cautious Optimism as Implementation Unfolds
The path to this historic accord has been paved by intense negotiations, with Hamas leaders reportedly engaging in talks with mediators in Cairo, and a senior Hamas official confirming to the BBC the group’s agreement to the disarmament plan . While Hamas has communicated its consent through mediators, an official public statement is still pending, and Israel has yet to formally comment on the terms.
However, uncertainty persists. A senior Israeli official had earlier indicated that the proposed terms were not satisfactory, and an Israeli official source noted the disarmament proposal still “does not meet Jerusalem’s demands” . The agreement, which reportedly includes the decommissioning of heavy weapons, tunnels, and depots, and the disbanding of Hamas’s governing authority, will be executed in careful phases . As Trump himself acknowledged, while historic progress has been made, “there is still much work to do.”
