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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 the Board of Peace alongside mediators Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye, 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.
“This agreement is a critical step toward Gaza finally being governed by a new Palestinian government that will work closely with the Board of Peace to help the Palestinian people.”
FILE – Trump unveiled a Gaza peace agreement calling for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
The agreement represents a “major milestone” in implementing Trump’s 20-Point Plan, a framework introduced last year aimed at ending the war in Gaza by demilitarizing Hamas and securing the release of hostages.
Under the multi-phased disarmament agreement, Gaza will transition to a new Palestinian government with the support of the Board of Peace and 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, aimed at keeping the region “safe for its residents and its neighbors.”
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FILE – Trump said Thursday’s deal marks a major step toward lasting peace, with Gaza no longer serving as a base for terror attacks. (AP/Alex Brandon/Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Israeli forces will also withdraw from the region as the disarmament process moves forward through the structured phases.
Trump praised the progress his administration has accomplished since Hamas-led militants carried out a deadly assault on southern Israel from the Gaza Strip on 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.”
FILE – Hamas member looks on during a parade of the terror group in Gaza on January 25, 2025. (TPS-IL)
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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.”
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.