Trump announced early Friday that the Gaza Peace Council has finalized a historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in the Strip. The agreement, which Trump described as a 'monumental step toward lasting peace and security,' provides that Israeli forces will withdraw upon completion of disarmament, with an International Stabilization Force and a new Palestinian police force assuming security responsibility for Gaza.
President Donald Trump announced early Friday that the Gaza Peace Council has finalized a historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in the Gaza Strip. The agreement, which Trump characterized as a 'monumental step toward lasting peace and security,' stipulates that Israeli forces will withdraw upon completion of the disarmament process. An International Stabilization Force (ISF) and a newly established Palestinian police force will then assume responsibility for Gaza's security, according to the statement.
This announcement marks the culmination of intense diplomatic efforts over the past weeks. As The Zioneer reported on Thursday evening, Hamas and other Palestinian factions had reportedly agreed to a comprehensive disarmament framework built on a 'zero trust' model, requiring independent verification of every stage. A senior Gaza Peace Council official confirmed to N12 early Friday that the factions had agreed to the plan. The development follows Hamas's earlier announcement on July 7 that it was dissolving its governing apparatus in Gaza and transferring authority to the Peace Council.
The reported framework includes a phased handover of weapons, including heavy weaponry and tunnel infrastructure, to a technocratic committee overseen by the ISF. Sources indicated that the weapons handover process is designed as an internal Palestinian procedure, explicitly linked to an Israeli military withdrawal. The timeline for full disarmament had been previously estimated at six to eight months, though Hamas had signaled willingness for a faster initial transfer of heavy weapons within two weeks.
Trump's announcement comes after weeks of intensive mediation involving the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey. The agreement represents a significant strategic achievement for Israel, potentially fulfilling the core objective of dismantling Hamas's military capability following the October 7, 2023 massacre. However, the implementation remains to be verified, and the practical details of the disarmament process, including the precise timeline and verification mechanisms, have not yet been fully disclosed.
7 developments
- StrongHamas reportedly agrees to all clauses of Trump's Gaza plan, sources say
- DevelopingHamas announces dissolution of its Gaza government, readiness to transfer weapons to Peace Council
- DevelopingPeace Council official: Hamas, Palestinian factions agree to disarm Gaza under 'zero trust' framework
- StrongReport: Gaza ceasefire Phase 2 signing to be held in Cairo mid-next week
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