Trump says Board of Peace has reached agreement for disarmament of Hamas
US President Donald Trump announced an agreement for the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza as part of a phased peace plan. The proposal includes the eventual withdrawal of Israeli forces and the introduction of an International Stabilization Force to oversee security.
Why it matters
This represents a significant, albeit unverified, shift in the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict that could fundamentally alter the governance and security landscape of the region.
By Helen Sullivan BBC News Published 21 minutes ago US President Donald Trump says the Board of Peace has reached an agreement for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza in what he says was "a critical step towards Gaza finally being governed by a new Palestinian government".
It was unclear whether Hamas and Israel were part of the agreement. Neither party has commented on the announcement.
Trump said Israel would withdraw from Gaza "as disarmament is completed".
The second phase of a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire plan includes the disarmament of Hamas and the reconstruction of Gaza.
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