Jerusalem – Hamas has agreed in principle to disarm in the Gaza Strip under a newly announced peace framework unveiled by United States President Donald Trump, marking what could become one of the most significant diplomatic developments in the Middle East in recent years. However, Israel had not issued an official response at the time of filing this report.
President Trump announced the breakthrough on Thursday, describing the agreement as a “historic” and “monumental step” toward achieving lasting peace and stability in Gaza. According to the proposal, negotiations facilitated by Trump’s newly established Board of Peace, with mediation from Egypt, Qatar and Turkey, have produced a framework aimed at ending years of conflict through the phased disarmament of Hamas and other armed factions operating in the enclave.
Under the proposed arrangement, Hamas would gradually surrender its heavy weapons and transfer civilian governance and security responsibilities to a Palestinian technocratic administration. The agreement also envisions the eventual deployment of an international stabilization force, reconstruction of the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, and the phased withdrawal of Israeli forces, subject to the fulfillment of agreed conditions by all parties.
Documents obtained by multiple media organizations indicate that a detailed roadmap for the disarmament process is expected to be finalized within two weeks, with implementation to be monitored by an international verification body. The process is expected to take several months and will require cooperation from all stakeholders involved.
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Despite the announcement, uncertainty remains over the plan’s future. Israeli officials have yet to publicly endorse the proposal, and previous statements from the Israeli government have emphasized that complete demilitarization of Gaza remains a non-negotiable condition for any lasting peace agreement. Analysts say Israel’s response will likely determine whether the framework moves from diplomatic promise to practical implementation.
The latest development follows months of intensive negotiations and comes after Hamas previously dissolved its governing administration in Gaza as part of broader efforts to facilitate post-war reconstruction and political transition. Observers believe the proposed disarmament agreement could represent a turning point in efforts to end nearly three years of devastating conflict, although significant political and security challenges remain.
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If successfully implemented, the agreement would pave the way for the establishment of a new Palestinian administration, accelerate humanitarian relief and reconstruction efforts, and potentially open a new chapter in the long-running Israeli-Palestinian conflict. However, with Israel yet to formally respond and key implementation details still under negotiation, the future of the initiative remains uncertain.
