President Donald Trump announced a diplomatic breakthrough that lays out a path to fully disarm Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, backed by a Board of Peace and regional mediators. The deal sets the stage for a new Palestinian government in Gaza, a phased demilitarization plan, a transition to local security forces, and an eventual Israeli withdrawal. Trump framed this as a central step in his broader 20-Point Plan to end the conflict and secure the release of hostages.
The White House-backed Board of Peace, working with mediators from Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye, helped broker the agreement that aims for complete demilitarization. “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 said in a Truth Social post.
“This agreement is a critical step toward Gaza finally being governed by a new Palestinian government that will work closely with the Board of Peace to help the Palestinian people.” The language is plain: remove militias, restore civilian rule, and stabilize life for ordinary Palestinians. That sequence is meant to end the chaos that has fueled terrorism and regional instability.
HAMAS SAYS IT WILL DISSOLVE GAZA GOVERNMENT, BUT ISRAEL WARNS GROUP STILL SEEKS HEZBOLLAH-STYLE CONTROL The announcement is presented as a major milestone in implementing the 20-Point Plan the administration outlined last year. The plan’s goals are straightforward: demilitarize Hamas, secure the release of hostages, and create conditions for durable security and governance.
Under the multi-phased disarmament arrangement, Gaza will transition to a new Palestinian government supported by the Board of Peace and international partners. The agreement is explicit that Gaza will no longer be used as a base for terror attacks, and it maps out security responsibilities in sequential stages. That sequencing is supposed to prevent a power vacuum and make sure militant networks cannot regroup.
A new police force will be stood up with backing from an International Stabilization Force, tasked with keeping streets and neighborhoods safe for residents and neighbors. Training, oversight, and a phased handover are central so local institutions can hold the line against renewed violence. Republican messaging around this stresses that security comes first before any broad political concessions.
ISRAEL’S MILITARY ELIMINATES HAMAS TERRORIST WHO HELPED ABDUCT AMERICAN-ISRAELI HOSTAGE, 3 OTHERS Israeli forces are slated to withdraw progressively as disarmament milestones are met, rather than in a single abrupt pullout. That measured approach aims to protect civilians and ensure militant capabilities are degraded before territory changes hands. The deal tries to balance Israel’s security needs with a political path forward in Gaza.
“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,” Trump said. The administration casts this as hard-won progress after the October 7 attack, arguing that strong action and clear goals have produced an opening for a stable solution.
“The threat that emerged from Gaza on October 7 will NOT be allowed to rebuild!” “Under this agreement, Gaza will finally be in the hands of a new Palestinian government that serves its PEOPLE.” Those lines underscore the twin priorities here: deny terrorist recovery and build accountable, civilian governance that serves ordinary people instead of armed factions.
“I want to thank the mediators—Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye—for their important efforts, and especially my outstanding team, whose tireless work made this historic breakthrough possible.” The president singled out partners and his team for pushing this across the finish line, framing the deal as American-led diplomacy delivering security. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
