led Gaza peace deal hailed as ‘milestone’
A new peace deal brokered by the US has seen Hamas agree to disarm in exchange for a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. While the US administration calls it a milestone, the agreement faces significant skepticism and opposition from within the Israeli government.
Why it matters
This deal represents a potential shift in the long-standing Gaza conflict, though its implementation remains highly uncertain due to internal political friction.
US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace has brokered a deal that could lead to a diplomatic resolution to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Photo / Getty Images
Hamas has agreed to a deal that includes handing over its weapons to a Palestinian governing committee and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip.
The deal is aimed at implementing the long-stalled second phase of the Gaza ceasefire plan brokered by US President Donald Trump, who hailed the latest agreement for Hamas’ “complete disarmament”, calling it a “major milestone”.
Israel has yet to officially comment on the announcement but a political source told AFP “that there will be no withdrawal whatsoever” from Israeli forces’ current lines “unless Hamas undergoes a genuine disarmament”.
Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir denounced the agreement as unacceptable, saying it was “tantamount to agreeing to Hamas organising for the next massacre”.
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