Hamas has consented to Trump’s Gaza disarmament plan, while Israel has not yet provided a response
Hamas has agreed to Trump’s Gaza disarmament plan, while Israel is evaluating withdrawal terms, fostering cautious optimism for a durable ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
According to a senior Hamas official who spoke to the BBC, Hamas has accepted a proposal put forth by US President Donald Trump that demands the group’s total disarmament in Gaza. An official statement from the Palestinian group is anticipated, while Israel has yet to provide a public response to the reported agreement.
Trump announced the development on Thursday, characterizing it as “a critical step towards Gaza finally being governed by a new Palestinian government.” The proposal is a component of the second phase of a ceasefire framework brokered by the US, which was initially introduced in October of the previous year.
If enacted, the agreement would signify the first occasion on which Hamas has openly agreed to full disarmament, a persistent request from Israel, and one of the most significant hurdles in prior ceasefire and peace discussions.
Even with the announced breakthrough, considerable obstacles persist. The agreement reportedly necessitates Israel’s withdrawal from certain areas of Gaza, a stipulation that may become contentious in light of Israel’s current military operations and increased control over portions of the territory.
The Israeli government has not yet provided an official response. However, when reports of progress in the Cairo negotiations emerged earlier, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office reportedly tempered expectations, indicating that no final agreement had been achieved.
Political dynamics in Israel could further complicate the implementation process. With national elections set for October, analysts observe that the country’s political landscape continues to be predominantly resistant to significant concessions for the Palestinians.
