U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the international Peace Council has reached what he described as a historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups operating in the Gaza Strip, marking what could become one of the most significant diplomatic breakthroughs since the outbreak of the Gaza war.
According to Trump, the agreement lays the foundation for a new political and security framework that would replace Hamas' rule with a new Palestinian technocratic administration operating under international supervision.
Trump Hails 'Historic Breakthrough'
In a statement released overnight on his Truth Social platform, Trump declared that the Peace Council had secured an agreement for the "complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed organizations in Gaza."
"This is a major step toward lasting peace and security," Trump said, adding that Gaza would no longer serve as a base for terrorist attacks against Israel.
The President described the agreement as a central milestone in implementing his broader Middle East peace initiative and said the process would be carried out through carefully coordinated phases.
Senior U.S. Officials Confirm Hamas Accepted the Framework
Two senior U.S. officials confirmed that Hamas has accepted the agreement's disarmament provisions following months of highly sensitive negotiations.
A third senior American official said the talks had reached a breakthrough after sustained diplomatic efforts involving the United States and regional mediators.
According to the official, implementation of the agreement is expected to begin in the coming weeks.
New Palestinian Technocratic Government to Replace Hamas Rule
Under the proposed framework, governance of Gaza would gradually be transferred to a newly established Palestinian technocratic administration known as the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG).
The new administration would be responsible for civilian governance, reconstruction, public services and coordination with the international Peace Council.
American officials described the new government as an alternative to both Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, saying its primary mission would be serving Gaza's civilian population.
Gradual Disarmament Plan
According to officials familiar with the agreement, Hamas and other armed factions would surrender both heavy and light weapons over a six-to-eight-month implementation period.
The agreement reportedly requires Hamas to provide detailed information on its tunnel network, weapons production facilities and ammunition depots.
Responsibility for each area of Gaza would be transferred to the new administration only after international verification that the area had been fully demilitarized.
International Stabilization Force to Deploy
An International Stabilization Force is expected to deploy gradually throughout Gaza to oversee implementation of the agreement.
The force will reportedly work alongside a newly trained Palestinian police service composed of personnel who have undergone comprehensive security screening.
Weapons collected during the disarmament process would remain under the supervision of the international force and the new Palestinian administration.
Israeli Withdrawal Linked to Security Benchmarks
Under the reported framework, Israeli forces would gradually redeploy to previously agreed security positions following verified progress in Hamas' disarmament.
Any additional Israeli withdrawals would be conditioned on successful implementation of the agreement and continued compliance with security commitments.
The agreement also reportedly calls for Israel to suspend targeted operations against Hamas operatives except in cases involving an immediate security threat.
Regional Mediation Played Key Role
Senior U.S. officials praised the roles played by Egypt, Qatar and Turkey in facilitating the negotiations.
While American officials described their involvement as instrumental to reaching the agreement, Israeli officials have reportedly expressed reservations regarding the participation of some regional mediators and remain cautious about Hamas' willingness to fully implement its commitments.
Israeli Officials Remain Skeptical
Despite the diplomatic breakthrough, senior Israeli officials continue to express doubts that Hamas intends to surrender all of its military capabilities.
Israeli security officials believe the organization could attempt to preserve elements of its military infrastructure or use the implementation process to gain time and reduce international pressure.
For that reason, Israel is expected to closely monitor every phase of the agreement before supporting any additional changes to the military situation on the ground.
A Potential Turning Point
If fully implemented, the agreement would represent the first internationally supervised disarmament of Hamas since the organization seized control of Gaza in 2007.
Its success, however, will ultimately depend on full compliance by all parties, effective international oversight, continued regional cooperation, and the ability of the new Palestinian administration to establish stable governance while preventing the re-emergence of armed militant organizations.
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