Trump announces Gaza disarmament deal with Hamas, new governance plan

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a significant agreement aimed at the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups operating in the Gaza Strip. The deal, facilitated through the "Peace Council" established by Trump, is intended to lay the groundwork for a future governing body in Gaza. Trump described the accord as "historic" and a "major milestone" in implementing his twenty-point plan. He emphasized it as a "crucial step" toward a scenario where Gaza is governed by a new Palestinian administration working closely with the Peace Council to aid the Palestinian people. The agreement will be executed in carefully structured phases. Following the completion of disarmament, Israeli troops are slated to withdraw. An International Stabilization Force will then collaborate with a new Palestinian police force to ensure Gaza's safety for its residents and neighboring countries. Trump asserted that Israel will "get the security it deserves, with Gaza no longer being used as a launchpad for terror attacks."

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complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza.

Sources within Hamas have confirmed their agreement to the second phase of a ceasefire with Israel, according to the French press agency AFP. These anonymous sources indicated that the Islamist movement anticipates mediators and the "Peace Council" will compel Israel to adhere to the accord's terms. The disarmament process involves transferring weapons to the National Committee for Gaza Governance (NCAG), a technocratic body tasked with managing daily life in Gaza during the transition period. This operation is to be conducted in conjunction with an international "stabilization force."

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historic accord

Earlier this month, the Israeli government reportedly consented to the deployment of an international "stabilization force" in Gaza areas not under Israeli control. The establishment of such a security force for Gaza is part of Trump's twenty-point peace plan, which was signed in October. The details of the phased implementation and the roles of the various international and Palestinian bodies are central to the success of this ambitious plan.

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crucial step toward a situation where Gaza is finally governed by a new Palestinian government that will work closely with the Peace Council to help the Palestinian people.