United States President Donald Trump announced that an agreement has been reached regarding the disarmament of Hamas in Gaza, according to international reporting from outlets including The Irish Times, BBC, and The Guardian. The reported development involves Hamas handing over its weapons to a newly formed Gaza administration, though the implementation of the plan remains contingent upon a full Israeli military withdrawal from the territory.
Hamas Response and Implementation Terms
According to a Hamas official speaking to the BBC, the organization has agreed in principle to the disarmament framework outlined by President Trump. The The Guardian reported that the transition of weapons to a new governing body depends strictly on the prior withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip.
The Proposed ‘Board of Peace’ Framework
Official Israeli Stance and Regional Reactions
As of the latest announcements, the Israeli government has not officially responded to the disarmament declaration, according to Sky News.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main condition for Hamas to disarm?
According to reporting from The Guardian, any transfer of weapons to a new Gaza administration depends directly on a prior Israeli military withdrawal from the territory.
Who will govern Gaza under the new proposal?
Has Israel accepted the disarmament plan?
As of the recent announcements, the Israeli government has not yet issued a formal response to the Trump administration’s disarmament declaration, according to Sky News.
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