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Trump claims agreement for ‘complete disarmament’ of Hamas in Gaza but support uncertain

From The Guardian · () English

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  • Donald Trump announced an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas in Gaza, framing it as a crucial step toward a new Palestinian government.
  • Support for the agreement is uncertain, with an Israeli official stating the proposed terms are unsatisfactory and Hamas not explicitly confirming disarmament.
  • The plan, overseen by Trump's Board of Peace, includes eliminating tunnels and weapons, but the reality on the ground in Gaza remains far from this roadmap.

Donald Trump has announced an agreement for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas in Gaza, presenting it as a significant stride towards establishing a new Palestinian government.

This agreement is a critical step towards Gaza finally being governed by a new Palestinian government that will work closely with the Board of Peace to help the Palestinian people.

— Donald TrumpTrump described the agreement as a vital step towards a new Palestinian government in Gaza, working with his Board of Peace.

However, the viability of this agreement remains uncertain, as neither Hamas nor Israel immediately confirmed the details. An Israeli official expressed dissatisfaction with the proposed terms, stating they did not meet Israel's demands for complete demilitarization. Sources close to the talks also indicated that while progress was made, the agreement's durability is questionable.

At the same time, Israel will have the security it deserves, with Gaza no longer used as a base for terror attacks.

— Donald TrumpTrump stated that the agreement would ensure Israel's security by preventing Gaza from being used for terror attacks.

The plan, reportedly overseen by Trump's Board of Peace, aims to eliminate tunnels, arms stockpiles, and weapons production facilities in Gaza. A diplomat involved in the discussions described the roadmap as contingent on reciprocal steps rather than trust, with authority to be transferred in phases to the US-backed National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) under the principle of "one authority, one law, one weapon."

Israel demands the complete disarmament of Hamas, including the removal of weapons from Gaza and the complete demilitarisation of the strip as a precondition for any process.

— Israeli officialAn Israeli official outlined the country's preconditions for any process, emphasizing the complete disarmament and demilitarization of Hamas in Gaza.

Despite these pronouncements, the situation on the ground in Gaza starkly contrasts with the proposed roadmap. Israeli military operations continue, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicating an intention to expand Israeli control to 70% of the territory. On Thursday alone, Israeli strikes killed at least six Palestinians, including two children, according to local medics. The article also notes uncertainty regarding the deployment of a planned International Stabilization Force and the potential withdrawal of Israeli troops.

the plan under discussion did not provide a satisfactory response to these demands and Israel conveyed its objections.

— Israeli officialThe same Israeli official expressed that the current plan did not meet Israel's demands and that objections had been communicated.
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