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Former President Donald Trump announced a deal to disarm Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza as part of a 20-point peace plan. The agreement involves a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces and the transition of security to a new Palestinian government.
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Represents a significant geopolitical claim regarding the future governance and security of the Gaza Strip.
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced what he called a "historic agreement" to fully disarm Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, describing the deal as a major breakthrough toward ending the war and implementing his administration's 20-point peace plan.
“Today, the Board of Peace reached a HISTORIC agreement for the COMPLETE DISARMAMENT of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza. This is a monumental step toward lasting PEACE and SECURITY," Trump said in a post shared on X.
“This agreement is a critical step towards Gaza finally being governed by a new Palestinian government that will work closely with the Board of Peace to help the Palestinian people. At the same time, Israel will have the security it deserves, with Gaza no longer used as a base for terror attacks,” he said.
Trump described the agreement as “a major milestone in the implementation of the Trump 20-Point Plan.”
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