Trump Claims Deal to Disarm Hamas
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S.-led Board of Peace reached an agreement to disarm Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, a move he says is a critical step towards a new Palestinian government.
However, an official from Hamas said this will only happen if the U.S. and Israel take previously agreed steps first.
Ghazi Hamad, speaking to journalists on the scene, outlined these steps, which include Israel ending attacks in Gaza, pulling back its forces, and increasing the flow of goods into the enclave.
Hamad emphasized that Israel must abide by the agreement, and this was a condition insisted upon by Hamas to the mediators.
Trump, in a social media post, highlighted the agreement as part of the implementation of the Trump 20-Point Plan, aiming for Gaza to be governed by a new Palestinian government that will work closely with the Board of Peace.
This plan also includes the withdrawal of Israeli forces as disarmament is completed and the deployment of an International Stabilization Force to ensure Gaza’s safety.
The agreement is set to be carried out in carefully structured phases, but it’s unclear which party will take the first step, potentially affecting the plan’s implementation.
Israel has not made public comments on Trump’s announcement, despite recently approving the entry of a multinational security force into Gaza.
This force, comprising 200 members from friendly countries like Uganda and Morocco, will be deployed in areas not controlled by Israel to implement the agreement.
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The timing of their entry into Gaza is not yet clear.
The implementation of the agreement that ended hostilities has stalled, and with the war in Iran, attention has shifted elsewhere.
In the midst of these developments, the entry of the multinational security force into Gaza could potentially complement the implementation of the plan, but the specifics of how this will unfold remain to be seen.
As the situation in Gaza continues to evolve, the success of the agreement will depend on the actions of all parties involved, including the U.S., Israel, and Hamas.
Given the complexity of the issue, past attempts to establish peace in other conflict zones suggest that considering the political, social, and economic aspects will be necessary for a lasting resolution.
For now, the focus remains on the initial steps that need to be taken, particularly by Israel, as outlined by Ghazi Hamad, to create an environment conducive to disarmament and the establishment of a new Palestinian government.
They will need to end attacks in Gaza, pull back their forces, and increase the flow of goods into the enclave.
Trump’s announcement, while seen as a major milestone, also highlights the challenges ahead in ensuring that Gaza is no longer used as a base for terror attacks and that the region achieves the security and stability it deserves.
