Trump announces Gaza disarmament deal, thanks Turkey, Egypt, Qatar
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- U.S. President Donald Trump announced an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza.
- Trump thanked Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar for their mediation efforts in the process.
- The announcement follows a reported agreement on the disarmament of Hamas and subsequent Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
President Donald Trump announced a significant development on Thursday, stating that an agreement has been reached for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza. He also expressed gratitude towards Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar for their crucial mediation efforts in facilitating this outcome.
Trump shared the news on his Truth Social platform, calling the disarmament a "monumental step toward lasting peace and security." He further elaborated that this step is vital for Gaza to be governed by new Palestinian authorities. The U.S. president also highlighted that Israel will gain the security it deserves once Gaza is no longer used as a base for terror attacks.
This is a monumental step toward lasting peace and security.
While Hamas has not yet commented on the announcement, the disarmament of the group is a key component of a 20-point peace plan that laid the groundwork for the previous ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. According to Trump's statement, Israeli forces are set to withdraw from Gaza once the disarmament process is complete.
At the same time, Israel will gain the security it deserves when Gaza is no longer used as a base for terror attacks.
Originally published by Hรผrriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.