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Donald Trump announces deal for 'complete disarmament' of Hamas in Gaza

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources New plan
  • U.S. President Donald Trump announced an agreement for the "complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups" in Gaza.
  • The agreement includes a withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza once Hamas is disarmed.
  • A new Palestinian government and police force will take over security in Gaza with international stabilization force support.

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that his Peace Council has reached a historic agreement for the "complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups" in Gaza, calling it a monumental step toward lasting peace and security. Trump shared the news on his social network Truth Social, emphasizing that this accord is crucial for Gaza to be led by a new Palestinian government that will work with the Peace Council to aid the Palestinian people.

Today, the Peace Council has concluded a HISTORIC agreement for the COMPLETE DISARMAMENT of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza. This is a monumental step toward lasting PEACE and SECURITY.

— Donald TrumpAnnouncing the agreement on his social network Truth Social.

According to Trump, Israeli forces will withdraw from the Gaza Strip as the disarmament process concludes. He stated that an international stabilization force will collaborate with a newly formed Palestinian police force to ensure security in the Gaza Strip. This international force is a nascent structure intended to comprise multinational troops operating under the Peace Council's authority.

The announcement comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts, with Cairo set to host mediators soon for discussions on the second phase of a truce between Israel and Hamas. Mediators include Egypt, the United States, Qatar, and Turkey. The upcoming meeting will focus on implementing the second phase of a Gaza ceasefire plan, which notably includes the disarmament of Hamas, a roadmap that Hamas and Palestinian factions have reportedly accepted.

As disarmament concludes, Israeli forces will withdraw and the International Stabilization Force will collaborate with a new Palestinian police force to ensure security in Gaza.

— Donald TrumpDetailing the post-disarmament security arrangements in Gaza.

Prior to Trump's statement, a Hamas source indicated a "great convergence" on several points related to weapons. The source mentioned that Hamas had provided mediators with amendments to Washington's proposed roadmap and was awaiting Israel's response. A diplomatic source familiar with the negotiations revealed that weapons are to be handed over to the National Committee for Gaza Administration (NCAG), a body of Palestinian technocrats tasked with managing daily life in Gaza during the transition period.

great convergence

— Hamas sourceDescribing progress on weapon-related points in negotiations.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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