President Donald Trump has declared a “historic” agreement aimed at the complete disarmament of Hamas, which he believes marks a significant advance towards resolving the conflict in Gaza. This announcement was made through social media, though it has yet to receive official confirmation from either the Israeli government or Hamas.
The proposal outlined by Trump suggests that Hamas would systematically dismantle its military capabilities, including the destruction of its tunnel network and the surrendering of heavy weapons, all under international supervision. In exchange, Israeli forces are expected to progressively withdraw from Gaza, while an international stabilization force and a new Palestinian security administration would be tasked with maintaining order in the region.
Key elements of the proposed roadmap include a complete cessation of military operations before the initiation of the disarmament process. The dismantling of heavy weapons, tunnels, and other military infrastructure would occur under the scrutiny of an international verification committee. Reports suggest that Hamas has agreed to the framework in principle, with disarmament preparations projected to commence within 14 days, pending international approval and the consensus of all parties involved.
However, Israel has not officially backed the proposal. Israeli officials have emphasized their stance that Gaza must be fully disarmed and demilitarized before any broader agreement can proceed, asserting that the current proposal does not adequately address their security concerns.
Despite these diplomatic efforts, military operations continue in Gaza, underscoring the challenges and uncertainties that remain in the path of implementing any forthcoming agreement.