US Israel Iran War Latest News: US President Donald Trump has announced what he called a 'historic' agreement aimed at the phased disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza.
The proposal, introduced through the US-backed Gaza Board of Peace, links Hamas' gradual disarmament with a phased Israeli military withdrawal and the establishment of a new Palestinian governing body. However, the plan has not yet been fully endorsed by Israel, and Hamas says it will proceed only if Israel fulfills its commitments.
US Israel Iran War Latest News: Trump Says Deal Is a Major Step Toward Peace
Trump announced the agreement on Truth Social, describing it as an important milestone for Gaza's future. He said the disarmament process would be carried out in stages and would be accompanied by a gradual Israeli military withdrawal.
He 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. 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.'
Trump added that the initiative is intended to help establish a new Palestinian administration while ensuring long-term security for Israel and Gaza.
US Israel Iran War Latest News: Gaza Board of Peace Outlines Roadmap
The Gaza Board of Peace said Hamas has accepted a roadmap that connects the phased surrender of weapons with Israel's gradual withdrawal from Gaza. According to the board, the proposal aims to support governance reforms, humanitarian assistance, reconstruction efforts and economic recovery in the territory.
In a statement, the board said, 'For the first time, Hamas officially has committed to an actionable plan for relinquishing all its weapons, which will be followed by Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.' It also stated,'The agreement concludes months of intensive, good faith negotiations to advance President Donald J. Trump's vision for establishing new governance, security, humanitarian relief, reconstruction, and economic recovery in Gaza as set out in the Comprehensive Peace Plan and UN Security Council Resolution 2803.'
US Israel Iran War Latest News: Hamas Says Israeli Compliance Is Essential
Despite the announcement, Hamas has indicated that the roadmap cannot move forward unless Israel also fulfills its obligations. A Hamas official said implementation depends on Israel completing its agreed withdrawal and meeting other commitments under the proposal. The group has not indicated that it will disarm independently of those conditions.
US Israel Iran War Latest News: Israel Yet to Give Formal Approval
Israel has not officially approved the proposal announced by Trump. According to Reuters and AP, Israeli officials remain cautious over Hamas' willingness to surrender its weapons. US officials have also acknowledged that further negotiations will be required before the agreement can be fully implemented. The timeline for the proposed process remains uncertain.
US Israel Iran War Latest News: Fighting Continues as Diplomatic Efforts Advance
Although negotiations continue, military operations in Gaza have not stopped. Israeli strikes and clashes have continued, with casualties still being reported across the enclave. Humanitarian conditions also remain difficult, and many Palestinians continue to face displacement, shortages of essential supplies and damaged infrastructure.
US Israel Iran War Latest News: Expert Raises Doubts Over Enforcement
Stephen Zunes, Chair of Middle East Studies at the University of San Francisco, questioned whether the agreement can succeed without strong enforcement mechanisms.
He said Israel could initially accept the proposal but later change its interpretation or implementation. He added that Israel could begin reinterpreting it, or even violating it, with the understanding that the US is not going to push them, or that Washington will suddenly agree with their reinterpretation, or even blame the Palestinian side, as they have done so many times before. Zunes concluded, 'I think that is really the weakest part of this agreement, that is: Will Israel live up to the agreement, and will the US enforce this deal?'
US Israel Iran War Latest News: Main Points of the Proposed Disarmament Plan
According to details released by the Gaza Board of Peace, the proposed framework includes:
- A complete inventory of weapons must begin within 14 days, with any extension requiring approval from an international verification commission.
- A Palestinian National Committee will oversee the inventory, storage and management of all weapons in Gaza.
- The committee will become the only Palestinian authority permitted to control weapons in the territory.
- Weapons will not be transferred to Israel or any non-Palestinian authority.
- An International Stabilization Force, an international verification commission and a new Palestinian police force will supervise the disarmament process as Israeli troops withdraw in phases.
- Initial efforts will focus on heavy weapons, military production facilities, weapons depots and Hamas' tunnel network.
- The process depends on the deployment of the Palestinian National Committee, the arrival of the international force and the completion of remaining commitments under the Sharm el-Sheikh protocol.
- Each stage of Hamas' disarmament is tied to Israel's phased withdrawal and the broader implementation of the peace roadmap