US President Donald Trump has announced what he is calling a historic agreement for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza, describing it as a pivotal step toward establishing a new Palestinian government in the territory. The announcement, made on Trump's Truth Social platform on Friday, comes amid continuing uncertainty over whether Israel has fully signed on to the plan.
"Today, the Board of Peace reached a HISTORIC agreement for the COMPLETE DISARMAMENT of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza. This is a monumental step toward lasting PEACE and SECURITY," Trump wrote, adding that the process would take place in carefully structured phases.
What the Hamas Disarmament Agreement Involves
According to Trump's post, the deal forms a central plank of his broader "Trump 20-Point Plan" for the Gaza Strip under Hamas. Under the agreement, Hamas and all other armed factions would surrender their weapons in stages. As disarmament progresses, Israeli forces would withdraw from Gaza, with an International Stabilisation Force stepping in alongside a newly formed Palestinian police unit to maintain order.
Trump also said the deal would pave the way for Gaza to be governed by a new Palestinian administration that would work closely with the Board of Peace — an international body he established earlier this year to oversee Gaza's post-war reconstruction and governance.
"At the same time, Israel will have the security it deserves, with Gaza no longer used as a base for terror attacks," Trump said.
The plan also includes a surge in humanitarian aid, and reconstruction of Gaza is to be overseen by the Board of Peace. A full breakdown of the conditions required for the deal to proceed is expected to be released within two weeks.
An anonymous Hamas official described the roadmap as offering a "balanced and pragmatic path forward, with all weapons decommissioned." The source said there would be a "phased transition of responsibilities" to hand full authority to a technocratic government, with "no exceptions" for weapons or individuals. All tunnels, weapons depots and production facilities would be eliminated, with full control passing to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza working alongside the International Stabilisation Force.
It is understood the first weapons to be handed over would be police weapons, ahead of the eventual decommissioning of heavier military hardware.
Israel Yet to Publicly Endorse the Deal
Despite the celebratory tone of Trump's announcement, neither Israel nor Hamas has issued a formal public statement. The silence from Jerusalem has raised questions about whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to the terms.
An Israeli political source indicated the proposed deal did not fully satisfy Israel's demands. Prior to the announcement, an Israeli official had stated: "Israel demands the complete disarmament of Hamas, including the removal of weapons from Gaza and the complete demilitarisation of the Strip as a precondition for any process. The 15-point document in question does not provide a satisfactory response to these demands and Israel conveyed its objections."
Russia's deputy ambassador to the United Nations had also told the Security Council earlier in the week that the roadmap — prepared by Trump's Board of Peace envoy for Gaza, Nikolay Mladenov — had at that stage failed to secure the backing of either Israel or Hamas, with demilitarisation identified as the primary sticking point.
Context: Ongoing Violence and Ceasefire Concerns
The announcement comes despite ongoing violence in the territory. Israeli strikes killed at least six Palestinians in Gaza on Thursday, including two children, according to medical sources. The Palestinian Ministry of Health reports that more than 1,100 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since a ceasefire was agreed in October 2025.
Discussions between mediators and Hamas leadership had been held in Cairo ahead of the deal's announcement. Trump acknowledged the work that still lies ahead, reflecting on the scale of the conflict over the past year.
"One year ago there was a violent raging war, humanitarian crisis and hostages kept in brutal captivity. We have made historic progress and there is still much work to do," he said, adding that "the threat that emerged from Gaza on October 7 will NOT be allowed to rebuild."
Trump singled out Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye for their roles as mediators, crediting their involvement as instrumental in reaching the agreement.
What Happens Next
Full details of the conditions underpinning the agreement are expected to be made public within two weeks. The Board of Peace is set to oversee both the disarmament process and the reconstruction of Gaza, while the International Stabilisation Force will work alongside a new Palestinian police service to provide security on the ground.
Hamas has reportedly accepted the framework, though no formal public statement has been released by the group. With Israel yet to publicly endorse the deal, the coming days are likely to be critical in determining whether Trump's announcement translates into a durable agreement — or whether the longstanding divisions over demilitarisation continue to stall progress toward lasting peace in Gaza.
Trump concluded his post in characteristic fashion: "CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL ON THIS AMAZING DEVELOPMENT, THAT EVERYBODY SAID COULD NEVER BE ACHIEVED!"
