President Donald Trump has announced what he terms a “historic” deal aimed at the complete disarmament of Hamas, a move he believes could significantly advance the resolution of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This announcement came via his social media accounts, although it has not yet been officially confirmed by either the Israeli government or Hamas.
Under Trump’s plan, Hamas would gradually dismantle its military capabilities, including the destruction of its tunnel network and surrendering heavy weapons, all under the watchful eye of international observers. In exchange, Israeli forces would stage a phased withdrawal from Gaza. An international stabilization force, along with a newly established Palestinian security administration, would then be tasked with maintaining peace and order in the region.
The proposed agreement outlines an initial cessation of military activities before embarking on the disarmament process. The dismantling of heavy weapons, tunnels, and military infrastructure would be overseen by an international verification committee. Reports suggest that Hamas has agreed to the framework in principle, with disarmament preparations anticipated to commence within 14 days, pending international approval and consensus among all involved parties. However, the Israeli government has yet to officially endorse the plan.
Israeli officials have repeatedly emphasized their demand for the complete disarmament and demilitarization of Gaza as prerequisites for advancing any broader peace agreement. They have expressed that the current proposal does not adequately meet their security requirements. Despite these diplomatic movements, military operations have persisted in Gaza, underscoring the uncertainty that clouds the potential implementation of any forthcoming agreement.