Agreement to Disarm Hamas Reached by Trump’s Peace Board
According to US President Donald Trump, the newly constituted Board of Peace has announced an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed factions in Gaza on Thursday. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated that the agreement signified a monumental step toward lasting peace and security and represented a major milestone in the implementation of his 20-Point Plan for Gaza. He further described the agreement as a critical step towards Gaza finally being governed by a new Palestinian administration that would work closely with the Board of Peace. “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. “At the same time, Israel will have the security it deserves, with Gaza no longer used as a base for terror attacks.” The announcement follows a nine-month interval since the signing of a US-brokered ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. While Hamas and other Palestinian factions have confirmed their agreement to a document aimed at ending the conflict with Israel, there has been no official comment from Israel thus far.
According to Trump, the agreement will be executed in meticulously organised stages, commencing with the disarmament of Hamas and other armed factions. Israeli forces are anticipated to withdraw solely upon the completion of the disarmament process, which must also be independently verified. Specific zones in Gaza will reportedly be identified and demilitarised, with the process advancing to its next phase only after verification by an independent body. An International Stabilisation Force will subsequently collaborate with a newly established Palestinian police force to guarantee security in Gaza and uphold law and order. “As disarmament is completed, Israeli forces will withdraw, and the International Stabilization Force will work with a new Palestinian police force to take responsibility for Gaza being safe for its residents and its neighbours,” Trump said. He added that the arrangement would eventually place Gaza under the control of a new Palestinian government that serves its people and works alongside the Board of Peace. According to the source, US officials indicated that the Gaza police force is expected to transfer its weapons to the Board of Peace-backed Gaza administration within the forthcoming two weeks.
Trump expressed gratitude towards Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey for their mediation efforts and commended his administration’s contribution to securing the agreement. Referring to the October 7 attack on Israel, Trump said Gaza would no longer pose a security threat. “The threat that emerged from Gaza on October 7 will not be allowed to rebuild!” he wrote. “One year ago there was a violent raging war, humanitarian crisis and hostages kept in brutal captivity. We have made historic progress and there is still much work to do,” Trump added. Reports indicate that Hamas engaged in direct negotiations with mediators such as Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt prior to consenting to the agreement. Disarmament has historically been viewed as one of the most significant obstacles in negotiations. Hamas has now consented to transfer its arms to the International Stabilisation Force as a component of the agreement. Earlier this month, Hamas declared the dissolution of its government in Gaza and indicated its intention to transfer authority to a United Nations-backed technical committee, aligning with the broader ceasefire agreement.
The 20-Point Gaza Peace Plan is a US-backed framework introduced by Trump in collaboration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in September 2025, aimed at promptly resolving the conflict in Gaza, ensuring the release of hostages, and facilitating the reconstruction of the war-torn region. The Hamas disarmament agreement constitutes one of its essential elements. The plan also calls on Hamas to dismantle its extensive tunnel network. It envisions the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian government, the deployment of an international security force, and the reconstruction of Gaza following over two years of conflict. Trump stated that the agreement would assist in guaranteeing that Gaza ceases to serve as a base for assaults against Israel, while fostering conditions conducive to long-term peace and stability. The announcement follows several months after Trump officially inaugurated the Board of Peace at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Initially proposed as part of his Gaza ceasefire initiative, the body was subsequently broadened into a more comprehensive international conflict mediation platform.
The Board of Peace is chaired by Trump and comprises several senior US officials and international figures on its founding executive board, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, and Jared Kushner. Around 35 countries have consented to engage in the initiative. However, several traditional US allies, including France, the United Kingdom, and Germany, have articulated concerns regarding its mandate and the possible implications for existing international institutions. The body is anticipated to supervise Gaza’s political transition and facilitate international initiatives concerning security, governance, and reconstruction. The conflict in Gaza commenced following the Hamas-led assault on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, resulting in approximately 1,200 fatalities and the abduction of 251 individuals. Israel’s retaliatory military offensive in Gaza has resulted in the deaths of over 73,000 Palestinians, including casualties incurred since the ceasefire, as reported by Gaza’s Health Ministry.
