President Donald Trump introduced in a social media publish on Thursday an settlement for “the COMPLETE DISARMAMENT of Hamas and all different armed teams in Gaza” as a part of a peace plan unveiled final yr.
“This settlement is a vital step in direction of Gaza lastly being ruled by a brand new Palestinian authorities that can work intently with the Board of Peace to assist the Palestinian individuals,” Trump mentioned within the publish, referencing the newly fashioned multinational group created as a part of a 20-point peace plan that ended the energetic combating in Gaza.
“On the similar time, Israel may have the safety it deserves, with Gaza not used as a base for terror assaults,” Trump mentioned.
President Donald Trump speaks throughout an occasion to announce the Freedom Haulers initiative on the White Home, July 30, 2026, in Washington.
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Few particulars in regards to the disarmament settlement had been initially launched and there was no quick phrase from Israeli officers or Hamas on the president’s announcement.
In an announcement, the Board of Peace mentioned Hamas has “agreed to an in depth Roadmap for implementing the subsequent phases of the Gaza ceasefire,” calling it the results of a months of negotiations.
“The Roadmap represents a historic breakthrough,” the board assertion mentioned. “For the primary time, Hamas formally has dedicated to an actionable plan for relinquishing all its weapons, which might be adopted by Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.”
In his publish, Trump mentioned the settlement marks a “main milestone” within the 20-point peace plan and mentioned it might be carried out in phases.
“As disarmament is accomplished, Israeli forces will withdraw, and the Worldwide Stabilization Power will work with a brand new Palestinian police power to take accountability for Gaza being protected for its residents and its neighbors,” Trump mentioned.
He added, “Beneath this settlement, Gaza will lastly be within the palms of a brand new Palestinian authorities that serves its PEOPLE.”
In his publish, Trump thanked mediators, together with Egypt, Qatar and Turkey for his or her work on the plan.
The 20-point peace plan, unveiled final fall, led to a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the trade of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners.
The Israel-Hamas Warfare began after Hamas launched a shock terrorist assault in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, that killed roughly 1,200 Israelis. Within the ensuing struggle, greater than 70,000 Palestinians have been killed, based on the Hamas-run Gaza Ministry of Well being. The struggle additionally led to a humanitarian disaster.
