DistantNews
Support us
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany /Conflict & Security

War: Trump: Agreement reached on Hamas disarmament

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News From a news agency New plan
  • U.S. President Donald Trump stated that a U.S.-initiated peace council has secured an agreement with Hamas for complete disarmament.
  • Trump described the deal as a "monumental step" toward lasting peace and security on his platform, Truth Social.
  • The agreement reportedly includes Israel's withdrawal from Gaza post-disarmament.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a peace council, initiated by the United States, has reached an agreement with the Islamist group Hamas for its "complete disarmament" in the Gaza Strip. Trump characterized the achievement as a "monumental step" towards permanent peace and security, sharing the news on his social media platform, Truth Social. The reported deal also stipulates that Israel will withdraw its forces from Gaza once the disarmament process is concluded. This development is seen by Trump as a significant move towards establishing new Palestinian authorities in Gaza and ensuring Israel's security by preventing Gaza from being used as a base for terrorist attacks. Hamas has not yet issued a public comment regarding these claims. The disarmament of Hamas is understood to be a critical element within a broader 20-point peace plan that previously facilitated a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The implementation of this plan is occurring in phases.

The so-called peace council has, according to U.S. President Donald Trump, reached an agreement for the 'complete disarmament' of the Islamist Hamas in the Gaza Strip. This is 'a monumental step' towards lasting peace and security, Trump wrote on his platform Truth Social.

โ€” dpaThe news agency dpa reported on Trump's announcement.
DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.