President Donald Trump has unveiled what he is calling a “historic” agreement aimed at the complete disarmament of Hamas, marking a potential breakthrough in efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The announcement, made via social media, outlines a proposal that has yet to receive official confirmation from either the Israeli government or Hamas, leaving many details pending clarity.
Under the proposed plan, Hamas would begin a gradual dismantling of its military capabilities, including the destruction of its tunnel networks and surrender of heavy weaponry, all under the watch of international oversight. In exchange, Israeli forces would initiate a phased withdrawal from Gaza. The plan envisions an international stabilization force alongside a new Palestinian security administration to assume responsibility for maintaining peace and order in the region.
Key elements of the proposal include a complete cessation of military operations before the disarmament process is set in motion. The dismantling of heavy weaponry, tunnels, and other military infrastructure would subsequently take place, overseen by an international verification committee. Although reports suggest that Hamas has agreed to the framework in principle, the process of disarmament is anticipated to commence within 14 days, contingent upon international approval and consensus from all involved parties.
Notably, Israel has not formally endorsed the proposal. Israeli officials insist on the total disarmament and demilitarization of Gaza as prerequisites for moving forward with any broader agreement. They argue that the current proposal does not fully address Israel’s security concerns. Despite these diplomatic efforts, military operations in Gaza have continued, underscoring the uncertain path ahead for implementing any lasting agreement.