Peace Council official: Hamas, Palestinian factions agree to disarm Gaza under 'zero trust' framework

According to reports by journalist Barak Ravid, the Gaza Peace Council official emphasized that the proposal was designed to address the deep-seated skepticism between Israel and the Palestinian factions. "From day one, Hamas and Israel told us they do not trust each other," the official stated. Consequently, the agreement relies on mechanisms to verify the implementation of each step rather than on mutual goodwill.

Transition to Technocratic Rule

The agreement outlines a process where Hamas will relinquish all civil and security involvement in the governance of Gaza. Responsibility for these services is slated to be transferred to a government of technocrats. The official noted that while the implementation of the agreement will take time, its conclusion is intended to grant the technocrat government a total monopoly on the use of force within the Strip.

Context of the Agreement

This development follows earlier reports of a historic disarmament agreement involving international mediation. As The Zioneer reported on Thursday, the emerging framework includes the storage of all weapons under technocratic oversight and a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces. The Gaza Peace Council has previously reiterated that the roadmap covers all weapons and infrastructure, including tunnels, under the principle of "one authority, one law, one weapon." While the official's statements mark a significant rhetorical shift, the "zero trust" framework underscores the immense challenges remaining in verifying the actual surrender of Hamas's military capabilities.