Trump announces 'historic' Gaza deal as Board of Peace agrees on Hamas disarmament
Donald Trump announced a 'historic' agreement involving a 'Board of Peace' to disarm Hamas and establish a new Palestinian administration in Gaza. The plan involves phased Israeli withdrawal and international stabilization efforts.
Why it matters
The announcement represents a significant, albeit unverified, claim regarding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the future of Gaza's governance.
US President Donald Trump on late Thursday (local time) announced that the newly formed "Board of Peace" had reached what he described as a "historic agreement" for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza, saying the phased deal would eventually lead to the withdrawal of Israeli forces and the establishment of a new Palestinian administration.In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the agreement marked "a monumental step toward lasting peace and security" and represented a major milestone in the implementation of his "20-Point Plan" for Gaza."Today, the Board of Peace reached a historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza," Trump wrote.Phased disarmament, Israeli withdrawal plannedAccording to Trump, the agreement will be implemented in "carefully structured phases", with the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups taking place first."As disarmament is completed, Israeli forces will…
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