Hamas has agreed to disarm under a U.S.-proposed plan aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza, according to a statement released Friday. The agreement, announced by President Donald Trump, includes Hamas handing over its weapons to a Palestinian governing committee and a gradual Israeli withdrawal from the territory. The deal was confirmed by Hamas officials in Gaza City, though Israel has not yet commented on the proposal.
An Israeli political source told AFP that the agreement did not fully meet Israeli demands for the demilitarization of Gaza. The plan, which outlines a phased approach, has been outlined by the Trump Board of Peace, a group established to facilitate peace and reconstruction in the region. The U.S. president described the deal as a “carefully structured” process.
Despite the agreement, challenges remain. The plan faces political and practical hurdles, with some analysts warning that the situation in Gaza—marked by war, destruction, and loss of life—makes any agreement highly complex. The deal also includes conditions, such as Israel’s full withdrawal from Gaza, which Hamas has emphasized as a key part of the agreement (aljazeera.com).
The plan remains uncertain, with both sides yet to fully commit. While the agreement marks a potential turning point, its success will depend on continued negotiations and mutual trust between the involved parties.
