In a significant revelation, U.S. President Donald Trump has proclaimed a “historic” agreement aimed at the complete disarmament of Hamas, which he believes could mark a substantial step toward resolving the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The announcement was made through social media channels, although there has been no official confirmation of the agreement from either the Israeli government or Hamas.
President Trump outlined a proposal in which Hamas would gradually dismantle its military capabilities, destroy its network of tunnels, and surrender heavy weaponry, all under international supervision. In exchange, Israeli forces would gradually withdraw from Gaza, and an international stabilization force alongside a new Palestinian security administration would take responsibility for maintaining order in the region.
Central to the proposed roadmap is a complete cessation of military operations as a precursor to the disarmament process. An international verification committee would oversee the dismantling of heavy weapons, tunnels, and military infrastructure. Reports suggest that Hamas has accepted the framework in principle, with preparations for disarmament anticipated to commence within 14 days, contingent on international approval and agreement from all involved parties. Nonetheless, Israel has not yet officially backed the proposal.
Israeli officials have emphasized their position, asserting that the complete disarmament and demilitarization of Gaza are prerequisites for any broader agreement. They have expressed that the current proposal does not fully satisfy Israel’s security requirements. Despite these diplomatic developments, military operations persist in Gaza, underscoring the uncertainty that still surrounds the implementation of any forthcoming agreement.