In a declaration he described as a “historic” breakthrough, US President Donald Trump has revealed an agreement aimed at the complete disarmament of Hamas, marking what he sees as a pivotal move towards resolving the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This announcement surfaced on social media, yet it awaits official confirmation from both the Israeli government and Hamas.
President Trump detailed that the proposed plan involves Hamas gradually dismantling its military assets, including the destruction of its tunnel network and surrendering heavy weaponry under the watch of international supervisors. Concurrently, Israeli forces would progressively withdraw from Gaza, while an international stabilization force, alongside a new Palestinian security administration, would assume the responsibility of maintaining peace and order in the region.
The proposed roadmap stipulates a complete cessation of military actions prior to commencing the disarmament process. Following this, heavy weaponry, tunnel systems, and military infrastructure would be dismantled under the supervision of an international verification committee. Reports suggest that Hamas has tentatively agreed to this framework, with disarmament preparations anticipated to start within a 14-day timeframe, pending international approval and consensus from all involved parties. However, Israel has yet to officially back the proposal.
Israeli authorities have emphasized their stance that Gaza must be fully disarmed and demilitarized before any comprehensive agreement can be pursued, asserting that the current proposal does not satisfactorily meet Israel’s security prerequisites. Despite these diplomatic efforts, military activities have persisted in Gaza, underscoring the uncertainties that cloud the potential implementation of any forthcoming agreement.