President Donald Trump has unveiled what he terms a “historic” accord aimed at fully disarming Hamas as a pivotal move toward resolving the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Announced via social media, this agreement has yet to receive official confirmation from either the Israeli government or Hamas. According to President Trump, the proposed plan outlines a phased dismantling of Hamas’s military capabilities, including the destruction of its tunnel network and the surrender of heavy weaponry under international supervision.
In exchange for these measures, Israeli forces would initiate a phased withdrawal from Gaza. The responsibility for maintaining order would then shift to an international stabilization force and a newly established Palestinian security administration. A critical component of the proposal is the cessation of all military operations, setting the stage for the disarmament process to commence. The dismantling of heavy weapons, tunnels, and other military infrastructure would be monitored by an international verification committee.
Reports suggest that Hamas has given its approval to the framework of this plan, with the disarmament preparations anticipated to start within 14 days, pending international endorsement and consensus from all involved parties. However, Israel has not officially backed the proposal. Israeli officials have consistently emphasized the necessity for complete disarmament and demilitarization of Gaza as prerequisites for the advancement of any broader agreements, indicating that the current proposal does not fully satisfy their security requirements.
Despite these diplomatic efforts, military operations have persisted in Gaza, underlining the uncertainty that surrounds the implementation of any potential agreement. The ongoing hostilities highlight the complex challenges that remain before any lasting resolution can be achieved.