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Hamas Agrees to Disarm Under US-Backed Peace Council Plan
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Hamas Agrees to Disarm Under US-Backed Peace Council Plan

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Hamas has agreed to disarm according to a US-backed Peace Council plan, which also calls for the removal of armed forces from Gaza.
  • US President Donald Trump announced the agreement, stating it paves the way for Israeli forces to withdraw.
  • International forces and a new Palestinian police force would then manage security in Gaza, with details to be finalized in the coming months.

The Gaza-based group Hamas has reportedly agreed to disarm as part of a US-backed Peace Council plan. This agreement includes the complete removal of armed forces and weapons from the Gaza Strip, according to an announcement made by US President Donald Trump.

Trump stated that the Peace Council has reached an accord for the full disarmament of Hamas. Following this disarmament, Israeli forces are expected to withdraw from Gaza. Security in the region would then be managed by international forces in conjunction with a newly established Palestinian police force.

While the core agreement has been reached, the specific details of the plan are still being finalized. Mediators have delivered the final text of the plan to Hamas, which outlines the process for handing over weapons. Progress on refining the plan's intricacies is anticipated within the next one to two months.

This development marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to establish peace and stability in the region. The successful implementation of the plan hinges on the cooperation of all parties involved and the effective transition of security responsibilities.

The Peace Council has reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas.

โ€” Donald TrumpAnnouncing the agreement between Hamas and the Peace Council regarding disarmament.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.