President Donald Trump announced Thursday that an agreement has been reached to completely disarm Hamas and every other armed terrorist group in the Gaza Strip, calling it a landmark achievement that he said will pave the way for a new governing authority in Gaza and lasting security for Israel.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump revealed that the international Board of Peace had finalized what he described as a breakthrough diplomatic agreement to bring about the total demilitarization of Gaza’s terrorist organizations.
Celebrating the development, Trump wrote, “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.”
He said the agreement would allow Gaza to transition to a new governing body while ending the territory’s use as a launching pad for terrorism against Israel.
“This agreement is a critical step towards Gaza finally being governed by a new Palestinian government that will work closely with the Board of Peace to help the Palestinian people. At the same time, Israel will have the security it deserves, with Gaza no longer used as a base for terror attacks,” Trump wrote.
Trump explained that the accord is a key component of his broader regional peace initiative, saying implementation will occur in multiple stages. As terrorist groups surrender their weapons, Israeli forces will gradually leave Gaza, while an International Stabilization Force, working alongside a newly established Palestinian police force, assumes responsibility for maintaining order and protecting civilians.
Describing the agreement’s role in his broader Middle East strategy, Trump said it marks “a major milestone in the implementation of the Trump 20-Point Plan. The agreement will be carried out in carefully structured phases. As disarmament is completed, Israeli forces will withdraw, and the International Stabilization Force will work with a new Palestinian police force to take responsibility for Gaza being safe for its residents and its neighbors.”
Trump also reflected on how dramatically conditions have changed since the height of the war, contrasting today’s diplomatic progress with the violence that gripped the region a year ago.
“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,” he noted.
The president expressed appreciation to the countries that helped broker the negotiations, along with members of his own administration who participated in the diplomatic effort.
“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,” he shared.
Trump also made clear that the terrorist threat which emerged from Gaza before the October 7 attack would not be permitted to return.
“The threat that emerged from Gaza on October 7 will NOT be allowed to rebuild!”
Emphasizing his vision for Gaza’s future, Trump said the territory would ultimately be governed by leaders focused on serving the Palestinian population rather than terrorist organizations.
“Under this agreement, Gaza will finally be in the hands of a new Palestinian government that serves its PEOPLE.”
He concluded his announcement with a celebratory message marking what he described as an unprecedented diplomatic achievement.
“CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL ON THIS AMAZING DEVELOPMENT, THAT EVERYBODY SAID COULD NEVER BE ACHIEVED!”
Trump’s announcement came just hours after Israel’s Channel 13 News reported that Hamas had conveyed to the White House its willingness to accept a ceasefire lasting between 10 and 15 years.
According to the report, Hamas leaders drafted a letter in English addressed to President Trump, stating that they would be prepared to honor an agreement and disarm if Israel agreed to a lengthy ceasefire, halted targeted strikes against senior Hamas leaders, and gradually withdrew its military forces from the Gaza Strip.
Israeli officials dismissed the reported proposal, characterizing it as Hamas “spin” and insisting that the group’s reported demands do not align with the framework negotiated under Trump’s peace initiative last October.
{Matzav.com}