- Trump announced a Hamas agreement to a Gaza disarmament plan
- Hamas confirmed its acceptance while Israel has yet to respond officially
- The proposal includes disarmament, Israeli withdrawal and Gaza reconstruction
United States President Donald Trump has announced that Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza have agreed to a plan for their complete disarmament under a peace initiative coordinated by the Board of Peace.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that a senior Hamas official also confirmed that the group had accepted the proposal, adding that an official statement would be released soon. Israel had not issued an official response at the time of reporting.
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According to the Board of Peace, the agreement follows months of negotiations conducted in good faith and marks the beginning of the implementation phase of a broader US-backed ceasefire framework for Gaza.
The proposal forms part of the second stage of a peace plan that includes the disarmament of Hamas, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, and the reconstruction of the territory.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the agreement as a significant step toward establishing a new Palestinian administration in Gaza. He said Israeli troops would leave the territory once the disarmament process is completed.
The US president added that an International Stabilisation Force would work alongside a newly established Palestinian police force to maintain security in Gaza and ensure stability for residents and neighbouring communities.
Trump also praised Egypt, Qatar and Turkey for their roles in mediating the negotiations, describing the development as a key achievement under his administration’s 20-point peace initiative.
A US official said Washington remained confident that Israel would honour the framework it had previously accepted, noting that the agreement was structured to ensure both sides fulfilled their obligations before moving to the next stage.
Under the plan, Hamas would first declare and secure its remaining heavy weapons under Palestinian supervision, while smaller armed factions would be disarmed before the group begins dismantling its military infrastructure, including tunnels, weapons depots and manufacturing facilities.
US officials acknowledged that dismantling Hamas’ military network would be a lengthy process but said the agreement includes strict verification measures designed to build confidence between both parties.
Diplomatic efforts are expected to continue in Cairo, where mediators from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and the United States are preparing for another round of talks on implementing the ceasefire arrangement.
While Hamas has indicated its acceptance of the proposal, Israeli officials have reportedly expressed reservations, with local media suggesting the current terms do not fully meet Israel’s security demands.
The conflict began after Hamas launched an attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, killing about 1,200 people and taking hundreds hostage.
Israel responded with a large-scale military campaign in Gaza that has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths, according to Gaza health authorities, while the humanitarian impact of the war has drawn widespread international attention and legal scrutiny.
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