President Donald Trump has announced a "historic" agreement between his Board of Peace and Hamas, in which Hamas commits to complete disarmament and relinquishes governing control of Gaza. This deal is a major component of Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan, aiming to pave the way for Gaza's reconstruction after widespread wartime destruction.
A new technocratic body, the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), will take civil and security control, replacing Hamas and the Palestinian Authority. The agreement includes a demilitarization timeline of 200–250 days, overseen by an international stabilization force that will assist with police training, weapons collection, and transitional security between Palestinian and Israeli areas.
Despite confirmation from a Hamas official, questions persist over the deal’s implementation. The agreement was brokered with mediation and pressure from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, and the Trump administration coordinated closely with Israel. The plan calls for a unified government and legal system in Gaza, with phased Israeli withdrawal pending security verification.
While Hamas has reportedly agreed to disarm, Israel has not confirmed its support and remains skeptical of the group’s intentions. U.S. officials say timelines for full disarmament range from 200 to 350 days and acknowledge that key components—like heavy weapons and tunnels—remain unresolved. The process will unfold in phases and rely partly on a new Gaza police force under international oversight.
As conditions remain volatile, the success of the deal remains uncertain, especially with Israel yet to formally commit to the plan's latest developments.
The international community is closely monitoring the situation, with hopes that this agreement will lead to lasting peace and stability in the region.