Trump announces deal for total disarmament of Hamas in Gaza
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- Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups in Gaza.
- The phased agreement includes a withdrawal of Israeli forces and the establishment of a new Palestinian government, with international stabilization forces working alongside a new Palestinian police force.
- The U.S. stated that Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey mediated the deal, which aims to bring security to Gaza and facilitate the creation of a new governing body.
Donald Trump, the former U.S. president, announced on Thursday that a Peace Board had reached an agreement for the "total disarmament" of Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups in Gaza. He described the development as a "historic" step toward establishing a new government in the enclave.
the agreement will be carried out in carefully structured phases
Trump stated on his Truth Social account that the agreement would be implemented in carefully structured phases. Once disarmament is complete, Israeli forces will withdraw. An International Stabilization Force will then work with a new Palestinian police force to ensure security in Gaza.
Israeli forces will withdraw
The former president asserted that the agreement would allow Gaza to come under the control of "a new Palestinian government." He also expressed gratitude for the mediation efforts of Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, as well as the work of his negotiating team in reaching the pact. Hamas had reportedly delayed talks for months, refusing to surrender its weapons and attempting to transfer control to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza.
an International Stabilization Force will work alongside a new Palestinian police force to ensure the security of Gaza
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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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