President Donald Trump announced Thursday that international negotiators have secured a historic agreement for the “complete disarmament” of Hamas and other armed factions in Gaza, describing the development as a critical step toward ending the conflict and establishing a new governing framework in the region.

Under the terms outlined by the White House, the disarmament process will be executed in structured phases alongside the withdrawal of Israeli military forces. The plan calls for an International Stabilization Force to deploy alongside a newly formed Palestinian police force to oversee regional security, paving the way for transitional governance led by a technocratic Palestinian committee working in coordination with the U.S.-backed Board of Peace.

“Today, the Board of Peace reached a HISTORIC agreement for the COMPLETE DISARMAMENT of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza,” President Trump posted on Truth Social. “Under this agreement, Gaza will finally be in the hands of a new Palestinian government that serves its PEOPLE.”

Hurdles and Regional Skepticism Remain

Despite the high-profile announcement, significant hurdles and uncertainties remain regarding the execution of the deal. Neither Israel nor Hamas issued an immediate formal confirmation endorsing the agreement following the White House statement.

U.S. officials acknowledged that Israel remains highly skeptical of Hamas’s willingness to surrender its arsenal, though Washington assured it had coordinated with Israeli leadership throughout the negotiations. Meanwhile, representatives for Hamas indicated that any movement on weapons would depend strictly on the complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from the enclave.

The disarmament process is expected to take several months to fully implement, with detailed operational guidelines set to be finalized by international mediators over the coming weeks.