Trump says agreement reached for disarmament of Hamas in Gaza, but support uncertain
US President Donald Trump announced a peace plan involving the disarmament of Hamas in Gaza, though the implementation remains uncertain due to conflicting conditions from both Israel and Hamas. The plan involves a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces and the introduction of an international stabilization force.
Why it matters
This represents a significant, albeit highly contested, diplomatic development in the Middle East conflict with major implications for regional security and Palestinian statehood.
US president Donald Trump said Israel was “very happy” with an agreement reached by his so-called Board of Peace for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed Palestinian groups in Gaza .
“We do have an understanding with Israel. Israel is very happy about it. Israel helped us, and they’ve been very good,” Trump said. “Will it go through its ups and downs? It’s a very complex situation over there.”
The US president called the agreement a significant breakthrough, saying nobody had thought it would be possible to disarm Hamas.
“It’s a big step for the Middle East, and people are really impressed by it, and they’re surprised by it.”
On Thursday, Trump said the deal would be carried out in phases, with Israeli forces withdrawing as disarmament proceeds and an international stabilisation force working with a new Palestinian police force to secure the enclave.
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