Major milestone: Trump says historic deal reached for Hamas's complete disarmament

Donald Trump announced what he called a historic Gaza disarmament agreement brokered by the Board of Peace. He said the deal would lead to a phased Israeli withdrawal and a new Palestinian administration, though Hamas gave no immediate response.US President Donald Trump (Credit: Reuters)US President Donald Trump on Thursday said the Board of Peace had reached what he described as a "historic" agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, a deal he said would pave the way for a phased Israeli military withdrawal and the establishment of a new Palestinian administration in the enclave.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the agreement was reached by the "Board of Peace," an international body established to oversee post-war governance, reconstruction and stability in Gaza."Today, the Board of Peace reached a historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza," Trump wrote, calling it a major step toward "lasting peace and security."ISRAEL TO WITHDRAW AS DISARMAMENT PROGRESSESAccording to Trump, the agreement will be implemented in carefully structured phases. He said Israeli forces would gradually withdraw from Gaza as the disarmament process advances. "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," he said.Trump added that the arrangement would ensure Israel's security while preventing Gaza from being used as a base for future attacks. "Israel will have the security it deserves, with Gaza no longer used as a base for terror attacks," he wrote.NEW PALESTINIAN GOVERNMENT PROPOSEDTrump said the deal would ultimately lead to Gaza being governed by a new Palestinian administration that would work closely with the Board of Peace."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," he said.The US President described the breakthrough as a key element of his "20-Point Plan" for ending the Gaza conflict and stabilising the region.He also thanked Egypt, Qatar and Trkiye for their mediation efforts, as well as members of his administration involved in the negotiations.NO IMMEDIATE RESPONSE FROM HAMASThere was no immediate public response from Hamas regarding Trump's announcement or the reported disarmament agreement.The development comes amid continuing violence in the Gaza Strip. Palestinian medical officials said Israeli strikes on Thursday killed at least six people, including two children.WHAT IS THE BOARD OF PEACE?The Board of Peace is a newly created international organisation tasked with overseeing Gaza's post-war reconstruction, governance and security arrangements under a broader international framework. Launched in early 2026, the body coordinates civilian administration through the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza and security through a temporary International Stabilization Force.Trump, who serves as the organisation's founding chairman, said the latest agreement would ensure that "the threat that emerged from Gaza on October 7 will not be allowed to rebuild" Gaza will finally be in the hands of a new Palestinian government that serves its PEOPLE under the agreement.- EndsPublished By: Nitish SinghPublished On: Jul 31, 2026 05:41 IST