US President Donald Trump said his Board of Peace has reached an agreement for the 'complete disarmament' of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. A senior Hamas official later told the BBC the group had agreed to the plan, while Israel had not commented.
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Key facts
- Trump announced an agreement for the 'complete disarmament' of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza.
- The agreement was reached by Trump's Board of Peace, according to his social media post.
- Trump said Israel will withdraw from Gaza following the disarmament of Hamas.
- A senior Hamas official told the BBC the group had agreed to the Board of Peace's plan.
- Israel had not commented on the announcement at the time of reporting.
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday what he described as a “historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza,” saying it had been reached by his Board of Peace, according to reporting from Al Jazeera, the BBC and the Guardian.
In a social media post, Trump framed the announcement as a decisive move toward new governance for the territory. “This agreement is a critical step towards Gaza finally being governed by a new Palestinian government that will work closely with the Board of Peace to help the Palestinian people,” he said, according to the Guardian.
According to the Guardian, the Board of Peace said Israel will withdraw from Gaza following the disarmament of Hamas. The Guardian noted that support for the agreement remained uncertain and that there was no immediate statement from either Hamas or Israel when the announcement was made.
Reactions began to emerge in the hours that followed. A senior Hamas official told the BBC that the group had agreed to the Board of Peace’s plan. As of that reporting, Israel had not commented on the announcement.
The developments came amid wider regional tensions. According to the Guardian’s live coverage, the United States launched fresh strikes on Iran after a days-long pause, raising fears that the conflict could widen. The same coverage reported that a liquefied natural gas tanker controlled by QatarEnergy exited the Strait of Hormuz overnight, the first such vessel visible on ship-tracking data to leave the waterway since 11 July.
The full terms of the disarmament agreement, and how it would be implemented, were not detailed in the initial reports. The situation was described as breaking news, with key parties yet to provide comprehensive public responses.
Why it matters
The disarmament of Hamas and a potential Israeli withdrawal could reshape governance and security in Gaza after a prolonged period of conflict. Because Israel had not commented and the agreement's details and support remained uncertain, the announcement marks a significant but unresolved moment for the region.
Frequently asked questions
What did Trump announce about Hamas?
Trump announced an agreement, reached by his Board of Peace, for the 'complete disarmament' of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza, which he called a critical step toward a new Palestinian government.
Has Hamas agreed to the plan?
A senior Hamas official told the BBC that the group had agreed to the Board of Peace's plan. Israel had not commented on the announcement at the time of reporting.
What happens to Israeli forces under the agreement?
According to the Guardian, the Board of Peace said Israel will withdraw from Gaza following the disarmament of Hamas, though implementation details were not provided.
Timeline
- Board of Peace says no Israeli withdrawal from Gaza before Hamas disarms
Al Jazeera: Netanyahu and board director Maldenov meet amid tensions over Gaza disarmament roadmap and recent Israeli attacks.
- Israel kills five in Gaza despite Trump’s Hamas disarmament plan
Al Jazeera: Strikes hit Gaza homes after the US unveiled plan for Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal.
- Israel kills eight in Gaza despite Trump’s Hamas disarmament plan
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- Middle East crisis: Trump says ‘Israel is very happy’ with Gaza peace plan but doesn’t say if withdrawal or Hamas disarmament comes first – as it happened
The Guardian World: The agreement is a ‘great breakthrough’, the president says in response to media questions Trump claims agreement for ‘complete disarmament’ of Hamas in Gaza but support uncertain Saudi Arabia prepares sea and possible land offensive against Houthis Al Jazeera reporter Hani Mahmo
- Trump says US has ‘understanding’ with Israel on Hamas disarmament deal
Al Jazeera: Israel has not yet agreed to plan for Hamas to surrender weapons in exchange for full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
- Trump says Hamas disarmament deal will be complex to deliver
Al Jazeera: Trump said Israel strongly supports an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas
- Middle East crisis live: Trump says ‘Israel is very happy’ with Gaza peace plan but doesn’t say if withdrawal or Hamas disarmament comes first
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- Hamas agrees to phased disarmament in Gaza
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- Middle East crisis live: Trump claims breakthrough reached in Gaza disarmament; Hamas confirms deal
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- Middle East crisis live: Trump claims breakthrough reached in Gaza disarmament; Hamas reportedly confirms deal
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- Trump claims agreement for ‘complete disarmament’ of Hamas in Gaza but support uncertain
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- Hamas says it has agreed to disarm after Trump announces Board of Peace plan
BBC World: A senior Hamas official has told the BBC they have agreed to the Board of Peace's plan. Israel has not commented.
- Iran war live: Gaza Board of Peace lauds ‘historic’ disarmament agreement
Al Jazeera: Hamas member told Al Jazeera all implementation would be conditioned on Israel implementing its part of deal.
- Middle East crisis live: Trump claims breakthrough reached in Gaza disarmament; Israel and Hamas yet to comment
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Al Jazeera: This is a breaking news story.
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