Trump Claims Peace Board Reached Gaza Demilitarization Deal, Israeli Withdrawal to Follow
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that the Board of Peace has reached a historic agreement on the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, paving the way for a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territory.
In a statement posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump said the agreement marks a major step toward implementing his 20-point peace plan. According to him, the demilitarization process will take place in stages, with Israeli troops gradually withdrawing from Gaza as each phase is completed.
Trump described the agreement as a “historic breakthrough” toward achieving lasting peace and security in the region. He said the plan envisions Gaza eventually being governed by a new Palestinian administration that will work closely with the Board of Peace to serve the Palestinian people.
The U.S. president added that Israel would receive the security guarantees it deserves and that Gaza would no longer be allowed to serve as a base for terrorist attacks.
Under the proposed framework, an international stabilization force, working alongside a newly established Palestinian police force, would be responsible for maintaining law and order in Gaza and ensuring the safety of civilians and neighboring countries.
Trump said that just a year ago, Gaza was engulfed in war, facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with hostages held under harsh conditions. While calling the agreement a historic achievement, he acknowledged that significant work still remains.
He thanked Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye for their mediation efforts and praised his negotiating team for making the breakthrough possible. Trump also stressed that the threat that emerged from Gaza on October 7 would not be allowed to reappear.
Despite Trump’s announcement, it remains unclear whether Hamas and Israel have formally accepted or signed the proposed agreement, as neither side has issued an immediate official response.
Meanwhile, Reuters reported that talks in Cairo between mediators and Hamas leaders have seen significant progress, although an Israeli official reportedly described the proposed terms as unsatisfactory for Israel. Separately, The Times of Israel cited a source claiming that mediators and Hamas negotiators had signed an agreement, but Israeli officials maintain that the proposed demilitarization plan does not meet Jerusalem’s security requirements.
