President Donald Trump announced that an agreement has been reached for all armed groups in the Gaza Strip, including the Palestinian militant group Hamas, to completely disarm.
On July 30, Trump stated on social media platform Truth Social that the "Board of Peace" has achieved a historic agreement to fully disarm Hamas and all armed factions in Gaza.
He described the agreement as a crucial step in implementing his "20-point Gaza Peace Plan."
The disarmament will be carried out in phases. As Hamas and other armed groups lay down their weapons, Israeli forces will withdraw accordingly. Following this, an International Stabilization Force (ISF) and a newly formed Palestinian police will be responsible for maintaining order in Gaza.
Control of Gaza will also transition from Hamas to a new Palestinian government. Trump stated, "The new government will work with the Board of Peace to govern the Gaza Strip."
The disarmament will include not only various weapons but also military facilities such as tunnels and arms production sites. Recent negotiations have discussed the phased disposal of large weapons and small arms held by Hamas, as well as the dismantling of tunnels and arsenals.
If the agreement is implemented, it could mark a significant step toward resolving the disarmament issue, which has been a major obstacle in Gaza peace negotiations.
However, specific details of the agreement and its implementation require further confirmation. Reports prior to Trump's announcement indicated conflicting information regarding whether Hamas had finalized its approval of the agreement, and Israel has maintained that a complete disarmament must be verified before any further withdrawal can occur.
Trump expressed gratitude to Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey for mediating the negotiations, emphasizing, "We will not allow the threats that occurred in Gaza on October 7 to be rebuilt."
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