President Donald Trump announced Thursday evening that his Board of Peace has reached a historic agreement with Hamas to completely disarm, marking a major development in the ongoing Gaza conflict. The agreement, brokered through mediators from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the United States, represents the first significant breakthrough in ceasefire negotiations in weeks and aims to fundamentally reshape the political landscape in Gaza.
Under the agreement, Hamas and other armed factions will surrender their weapons to a National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), which will serve as the territorial governing body. The precise disarmament roadmap must be prepared within 14 days, with possible extensions subject to approval of an international verification body and agreement from all parties involved. Trump described the deal as transformative, saying it would allow for the eventual full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
Israeli forces are expected to withdraw from Gaza in stages as the disarmament process advances. The agreement also stipulates that Hamas will relinquish any formal role in governing Gaza, transitioning control to the new National Committee. The Board of Peace, led by Trump administration officials, will oversee the implementation and verification of weapons surrenders.
Hamas officials confirmed receipt of the agreement and stated the organization is committed to the disarmament process, though with significant conditions. “We will implement every provision of this agreement, provided Israel meets its obligations to fully withdraw from Gaza,” a Hamas spokesman told Al Jazeera. The organization has been skeptical of previous ceasefire proposals that failed to guarantee complete Israeli withdrawal.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has not publicly endorsed the latest proposal, creating uncertainty about implementation. Far-right members of Netanyahu’s governing coalition have actively opposed any Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, instead calling for military settlements in the territory. Political observers note that Netanyahu faces significant domestic pressure ahead of October elections and may resist commitments that would displease his coalition partners.
The Board of Peace announcement comes after months of failed negotiations and escalating violence. International observers view the agreement as a potential turning point, though many remain cautious about actual implementation given past breakdowns. The United Nations has called the disarmament framework “a necessary step toward lasting stability” in the region.
The first 14 days will prove critical as negotiators work to finalize specific disarmament procedures and security protocols. Trump administration officials indicated they will deploy additional resources to Gaza to facilitate the transition and verify compliance from all parties. The success of this agreement could fundamentally reshape Middle Eastern geopolitics.
