WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump has claimed that the “Board of Peace” has reached a landmark agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, saying the deal would pave the way for a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from the enclave.
In a statement posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump described the agreement as a major step toward implementing his proposed 20-point peace plan in Gaza.
According to Trump, the disarmament process would be carried out in stages, with Israeli forces gradually withdrawing from Gaza as each phase is completed.
“Today, the Board of Peace reached a historic agreement on the full disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza,” Trump said, calling the development “an extraordinary step toward achieving lasting peace and security.”
He said the agreement would eventually lead to Gaza being administered by a new Palestinian government that would work closely with the Board of Peace to serve the Palestinian people.
Trump added that the arrangement would also provide Israel with the security it deserves while ensuring that Gaza could no longer be used as a base for terrorist attacks.
The US president said an international stabilization force, working alongside a newly established Palestinian police force, would be responsible for maintaining law and order in Gaza and ensuring the security of civilians and neighboring countries.
Reflecting on the conflict, Trump said that just a year ago Gaza had been engulfed in war, facing a severe humanitarian crisis, while hostages were being held in harsh conditions. He described the reported agreement as a historic achievement but acknowledged that “much work remains to be done.”
Trump also thanked Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye for their mediation efforts, as well as his negotiating team, saying their work had made the breakthrough possible.
He stressed that the threat that emerged from Gaza on October 7 “must never be allowed to rise again.”
Despite Trump’s announcement, it remains unclear whether Hamas and Israel have formally accepted or become parties to the proposed agreement. Neither side immediately issued an official response to the claims.
Meanwhile, Reuters reported that negotiations in Cairo involving mediators and Hamas officials had made significant progress. However, an Israeli official reportedly described the proposed terms as unsatisfactory for Israel.
Separately, The Times of Israel, citing a source, reported that mediators and Hamas negotiators had signed an agreement, although Israeli officials maintain that the proposed disarmament framework does not meet Jerusalem’s security demands.
The reported developments have not been independently verified.
