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President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza.
The diplomatic breakthrough, brokered by his Board of Peace alongside mediators Egypt, Qatar and Turkey, will pave the way for a new Palestinian government in Gaza, Trump said.
“Today, the Board of Peace reached a HISTORIC agreement for the COMPLETE DISARMAMENT of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza. This is a monumental step toward lasting PEACE and SECURITY,” Trump said in a Truth Social post.
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The agreement represents a “major milestone” in implementing Trump’s 20-Point Plan, a framework introduced last year aimed at ending the war and rebuilding Gaza.
The president said the multiphased disarmament agreement marks a “critical step” toward Gaza being governed by a new Palestinian government with the support of the Board of Peace.
He added the city will no longer be used as “a base for terror attacks.”
A new police force will also be established in Gaza with the support of the International Stabilization Force, keeping the region “safe for its residents and its neighbors.”
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Israeli forces will withdraw from the region as the disarmament process moves forward through the structured phases.
Trump praised the progress his administration has made since Hamas-led militants carried out a deadly assault on southern Israel from the Gaza Strip Oct. 7, 2023.
“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 said. “The threat that emerged from Gaza on October 7 will NOT be allowed to rebuild!
“Under this agreement, Gaza will finally be in the hands of a new Palestinian government that serves its PEOPLE.”
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Trump further thanked all the parties involved in the historic agreement.
“I want to thank the mediators — Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye — for their important efforts, and especially my outstanding team, whose tireless work made this historic breakthrough possible.”
Hours later, the Board of Peace released a statement saying the agreement holds significant “promise” for a better future across Gaza and Israel.
“For the first time, Hamas officially has committed to an actionable plan for relinquishing all its weapons, which will be followed by Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. It holds the promise of delivering significant benefits to the people of Gaza, who have waited for too long for a better future, and security to the people of Israel,” the Board of Peace said in a post on X.
The Board of Peace said the next phase will focus on implementation, with Gaza beginning a phased transition toward “full authority,” while accelerating efforts to establish the rule of law, improve security and advance humanitarian conditions.
“The agreement concludes months of intensive, good faith negotiations to advance President Donald J. Trump’s vision for establishing new governance, security, humanitarian relief, reconstruction, and economic recovery in Gaza as set out in the Comprehensive Peace Plan and U.N. Security Council Resolution 2803.”
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