Hamas Agrees to Gaza Disarmament Plan, Trump Says as Israel Opposition Remains
US President Donald Trump says an agreement has been reached on a plan for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, describing the development as a major step towards ending the conflict.
Trump said his Board of Peace had reached an agreement covering the disarmament of Hamas as part of his wider Gaza peace initiative. The proposal also includes Israeli withdrawal, the establishment of a new Palestinian administration and the eventual reconstruction of Gaza.
A senior Hamas official also told the BBC that the group had agreed to a plan for disarmament and that an official statement would follow. The reported agreement would represent a major development because Hamas’s weapons and military structure have been among the most difficult issues in negotiations over the future of Gaza.
However, the agreement remains uncertain and its implementation could face significant obstacles. Reuters reported that Israeli officials have opposed the proposal, insisting on the complete disarmament and demilitarisation of Gaza. Hamas, meanwhile, has indicated that the disarmament process would be tied to an Israeli military withdrawal.
The current plan forms part of the second phase of Trump’s broader Gaza peace framework. That phase includes disarmament, the creation of a new Palestinian administration and steps towards reconstruction and long-term security.
Trump said Israel would withdraw from Gaza as Hamas’s disarmament is completed. He described the development as a critical step towards allowing Gaza to be governed by a new Palestinian government.
The agreement reportedly provides for a phased process rather than an immediate handover of all weapons. The roadmap is expected to include mechanisms for verification and monitoring, with further discussions needed to determine how the process will work in practice.
For years, Hamas’s refusal to surrender its weapons has been one of the central obstacles to negotiations over Gaza’s future. Israel has repeatedly demanded that the group be disarmed before agreeing to a full military withdrawal.
The development comes after months of diplomatic efforts involving the United States and regional mediators, including Egypt, Qatar and Turkey. Negotiators have been attempting to move beyond the initial ceasefire arrangements and establish a framework for long-term governance and reconstruction in Gaza.
Despite Trump’s announcement, the situation remains fragile. Continued Israeli military activity and disagreements over the order of disarmament and withdrawal could complicate the implementation of the plan.
The coming days are expected to be crucial as the parties clarify the terms of the agreement and determine whether Hamas’s reported commitment will translate into an actual surrender of weapons.
If successfully implemented, the agreement could mark a major turning point in the conflict and pave the way for a new governing structure in Gaza. For now, however, the proposed disarmament remains subject to further negotiations, verification and Israeli approval.
