Hamas agrees to completely disarm in Gaza as Trump announces historic Middle-East peace deal
US President Donald Trump has said his Board of Peace has reached an agreement for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas in Gaza
Donald Trump has said his Board of Peace has reached an agreement for the disarmament of Hamas in Gaza.
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Writing on Truth Social, the US President said that the "agreement will be carried out in carefully structured phases".
It will reportedly include the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territory.
He also said the deal will pave the way for the establishment of a "new Palestinian government".
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A senior Hamas official confirmed the news to the BBC, confirming that a statement from the group, which the UK has proscribed as a terror organisation, will come soon.
The milestone, once reached, would mark the second phase of the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire plan.
The framework would also allow for the reconstruction of Gaza.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said: "This is a major milestone in the implementation of the Trump 20-Point Plan. The agreement will be carried out in carefully structured phases.
"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 neighbors."
He also thanked mediators Egypt, Qatar and Turkey.
Despite the news, Israeli media reported on Thursday that the nation's negotiators were opposed to the deal being discussed with Hamas.
Israeli officials have not yet commented on the news.
Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, in which 1,200 people were killed, and 251 were taken hostage.
Israel's response saw a massive military campaign launched in Gaza - during which more than 73,290 people were killed.
This included 21,280 children, according to Hamas's health ministry.