Trump Announces 'Historic' Hamas Disarmament Agreement, Calls It Major Step Toward Gaza Peace
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced what he described as a "historic" agreement under which Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups in the Gaza Strip have agreed to disarm, calling the development a "major milestone" in the implementation of his proposed 20-point plan aimed at ending the Gaza conflict and rebuilding the Palestinian enclave.
Speaking on Friday, Trump said that his Board of Peace had successfully brokered the agreement after months of diplomatic efforts. According to the president, the initiative represents a significant breakthrough in efforts to establish long-term security, facilitate reconstruction, and create conditions for lasting peace in Gaza.
The announcement follows high-level negotiations held in Cairo on Thursday, where representatives from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey met to discuss the framework for Hamas' disarmament and the next stages of the proposed peace plan.
Officials from Hamas have reportedly confirmed that the movement has agreed in principle to the Board of Peace's proposal, although details regarding the timeline, verification mechanisms, and implementation process have not yet been made public.
The reported agreement is expected to be a central component of Trump's broader 20-point plan, which seeks to end hostilities, oversee the disarmament of militant groups, promote humanitarian recovery, and support the reconstruction of Gaza through international cooperation.
Israel has not yet issued an official response to the announcement.
