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World Reacts Cautiously to Hamas Disarmament Deal

From Al Jazeera · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Hamas has announced an agreement for a full ceasefire and disarmament in Gaza after nearly three years of conflict.
  • The deal, confirmed by mediators including the US, requires Hamas to surrender weapons in stages while Israel withdraws its forces.
  • World leaders expressed cautious optimism, but deep mistrust and past failures raise concerns about the agreement's implementation.

Palestinian group Hamas announced a deal to fully end the war in Gaza, a conflict that has inflicted widespread death and destruction over the past three years. The agreement, confirmed by the United States and other international mediators, stipulates that Hamas will disarm and surrender its weapons progressively, while Israeli forces will withdraw from the enclave.

a historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza

— Donald TrumpPresident Trump described the deal as a significant achievement for peace and security in the region.

President Donald Trump heralded the deal as a "historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas" and a "monumental step toward lasting peace and security." He framed it as a critical step towards Gaza being governed by a new Palestinian government working with the "Board of Peace." Trump expressed confidence that Israel would have the security it deserves, with Gaza no longer serving as a base for attacks, though he acknowledged the complexity and potential for "ups and downs."

a monumental step toward lasting peace and security

— Donald TrumpTrump expressed optimism about the agreement's potential to bring lasting stability.

However, the announcement has been met with cautious optimism globally, tempered by significant concerns. The failure of a previous truce deal struck in October and the deep-seated mistrust between Israeli and Palestinian sides fuel skepticism about the agreement's implementation. Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir outright rejected the draft, calling the commitment to halt assassinations "unacceptable" and equating it to allowing Hamas to prepare for another attack. He insisted that "assassinations in Gaza must continue" and that "Israel must win."

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

— Donald TrumpThe US President stated that the agreement would ensure Israel's security.

Former Israeli army chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot criticized the peace plan, highlighting what he called an "outrageous gap" between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's promises and the current reality. The agreement's success hinges on overcoming decades of animosity and ensuring both sides uphold their commitments in a volatile region.

Most people said that would be a deal that would be undoable. Now, will it go through its ups and downs? It’s a very complex situation over there

— Donald TrumpTrump acknowledged the challenges and complexity of implementing the agreement.
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Originally published by Al Jazeera in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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