President Trump announced on Thursday that an agreement had been reached for the “complete disarmament” of Hamas.
“This is a HISTORIC agreement for the COMPLETE DISARMAMENT of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza,” Trump stated on Truth Social. “This is a monumental step toward lasting PEACE and SECURITY. Gaza will finally be governed by a new Palestinian government that works closely with the Board of Peace to assist its people. At the same time, Israel will have the security it deserves, with Gaza no longer used as a base for terror attacks.”
The announcement framed the agreement as a major milestone in implementing the Trump 20-Point Plan. Under the terms, Hamas would surrender weapons within “weeks” to depots guarded by multinational forces and cease all military activity and recruitment. Israel would not withdraw its military behind the “yellow line”—the demarcation dividing Gaza since October—until disarmament was complete.
The U.S.-led Board of Peace and mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye had negotiated months with Hamas over demilitarizing Gaza and transferring authority to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG). Hamas has resisted disarming while seeking to maintain military power. Israel has expressed suspicion toward Qatar and Turkey, accusing them of assisting Hamas in preserving political influence.
A U.S. official acknowledged Israeli skepticism that Hamas would follow through on obligations: “They’re very skeptical that Hamas will disarm. But again, they’re not really being asked to do much because this isn’t a trust deal—it’s a conditions-based agreement.”
The Jerusalem Post reported that the 15-point document under discussion did not “adequately address” Israeli demands for full demilitarization of Gaza. Israel’s concerns were reportedly conveyed to former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair, a mediator on the Board of Peace overseeing Gaza’s reconstruction. Neither Israel nor Hamas had officially responded to Trump’s announcement as of Thursday evening.