Key facts
- Donald Trump announced an agreement to disarm Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza.
- The deal is part of a ceasefire brokered in October to end the war in Gaza.
- The agreement includes a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces.
- An International Stabilization Force will work with a new Palestinian police force to secure Gaza.
- A temporary, technocratic Palestinian committee will manage Gaza's day-to-day public services.
- The 'Board of Peace,' chaired by Trump, will oversee the transitional government and reconstruction funding.
United States President Donald Trump announced that his 'Board of Peace' has reached an agreement to disarm the Palestinian group Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza. Trump stated on Truth Social that the deal is a "major milestone in the implementation of the Trump 20-Point Plan" to end the war in Gaza.
The agreement outlines a phased approach where Israeli forces will withdraw as disarmament progresses. An International Stabilization Force (ISF), to be formed with Arab partners, will work alongside a new Palestinian police force to secure the enclave. Trump thanked Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey for their mediation efforts.
Trump framed the disarmament as part of the ceasefire deal he brokered in October. The plan seeks the release of all Israeli hostages, the demilitarization of Hamas, and the establishment of a new administrative and security architecture for Gaza under international supervision. Key provisions include a large-scale prisoner exchange, with Israel releasing 250 prisoners serving life sentences and 1,700 Gazans detained after October 7, in return for hostages. Weapons will be decommissioned through an internationally supervised buy-back program, and amnesty will be offered to Hamas members who commit to peaceful coexistence and disarm.
Under the post-war governance framework, a temporary, technocratic Palestinian committee will manage Gaza's day-to-day public services, overseen by the "Board of Peace." The Palestinian Authority (PA) will undergo reforms with the goal of eventually taking control of Gaza. Full humanitarian aid, including the opening of the Rafah crossing, will be provided immediately upon acceptance of the agreement.
Hamas leaders had been in Cairo discussing the ceasefire deal with mediators. An unnamed Hamas official described the talks as "positive" and "making progress." Hamas had previously announced the dissolution of the body it led that had governed Gaza for nearly two decades.