Donald Trump Announces Agreement for Hamas Disarmament in Gaza

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an agreement for the "complete disarmament" of the Palestinian group Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Trump stated on his social media platform, Truth Social, that this agreement also involves the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the coastal territory.

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the question of disarmament depends on Israel's withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and the progress of reconstruction of the largely destroyed coastal area. Hamas will not implement any step of the peace agreement if Israel does not fulfill its obligations.

According to American circles and sources from the controversial peace council, the Islamist group Hamas has purportedly agreed to the disarmament and demilitarization of Gaza. This reported agreement includes a provision for Hamas to surrender its weapons to the Palestinian transitional authority (NCAG), which would then assume law enforcement responsibilities in Gaza. An internationally led stabilization force, with the U.S. at its head, is expected to assist in this process.

However, the implementation of the plan appears fragile and contingent on mutual adherence to conditions. Ghazi Hamad, a member of Hamas's negotiation delegation, told Al Jazeera that the question of disarmament is directly linked to Israel's withdrawal from Gaza and progress in rebuilding the devastated coastal area. He emphasized that Hamas would not implement any part of a peace agreement if Israel fails to meet its obligations.

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the complete disarmament

The proposed timeline for the entire plan is estimated to be between "200 to 350 days." A person involved in the initiative acknowledged that the specific schedule depends heavily on the phased execution of the plan. A crucial element involves an independent review committee that must verify the fulfillment of conditions for each phase before the next step can proceed. This mechanism is designed to address the deep-seated mistrust between both conflict parties, but it also highlights the plan's vulnerability to delays if conditions are not met or approved.

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If phase one is blocked, we do not proceed to phase two.