A senior official in the Gaza Peace Council said in an interview with Channel 12 News that Hamas and the Palestinian factions have agreed to disarm the Gaza Strip under a 'zero trust' framework. The official stated that for the first time, the factions agreed to relinquish all civil and security involvement in favor of a technocrat government, which would hold a monopoly on weapons. Implementation is expected to take time.
A senior official of the Gaza Peace Council told Channel 12 (N12) that for the first time, Hamas and the Palestinian factions have agreed to relinquish all civil and security involvement in the Gaza Strip in favor of a technocrat government, under a 'zero trust' framework. The official emphasized that the agreement is designed to bypass mutual distrust between Israel and Hamas, relying on verification mechanisms rather than goodwill. The concession marks a new level of detail in the emerging deal, as the factions consent to a full transfer of authority, leaving the technocrat government with a monopoly on weapons.
The development follows a timeline of reports that began on Thursday, July 30, when journalist Barak Ravid reported on Channel 12 that a comprehensive deal had been reached, including storage of all weapons under technocrat oversight, amnesty for those who surrender arms, and a phased Israeli withdrawal over six to eight months. Early Friday morning (02:27 Jerusalem), a Peace Council official confirmed to N12 that Hamas and the factions had agreed to disarm the Strip. The Zioneer reported at 02:29 Jerusalem that the official described the 'zero trust' framework, noting that the proposal was built on mechanisms to verify each step rather than on mutual goodwill. The latest interview adds that the factions have agreed to fully relinquish civil and security governance.
The Gaza Peace Council, established with U.S. backing, has been the central diplomatic vehicle for the 'Day After' in Gaza. Its mandate is built on the principle of 'one authority, one law, one weapon,' aiming to consolidate all functions under a non-factional entity. The Trump administration has endorsed the framework.
Implementation is expected to take months, and the official did not provide a specific timeline. Key challenges remain, including verification of disarmament and Israel's demand for a fully demilitarized Gaza. The Israeli security establishment has expressed skepticism regarding Hamas's long-term compliance, and the 'zero trust' framework itself underscores the fragility of the process.
4 developments
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- StrongBoard of Peace confirms Gaza disarmament roadmap: Hamas disarms first, then Israel withdraws
- DevelopingPeace Council official: Gaza deal was coordinated with Israel, rejects new disarmament demand
- StrongHamas reportedly agrees to all clauses of Trump's Gaza plan, sources say
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