Hamas has agreed to disarm under a new Trump-brokered deal, marking a significant step toward implementing the Gaza ceasefire plan. The agreement, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, involves Hamas surrendering weapons in exchange for a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. However, key stakeholders remain cautious, with Israeli officials expressing concerns over the pace and completeness of the disarmament process (timesofisrael.com).
The deal comes after months of negotiations and follows a 2025 ceasefire agreement. Hamas confirmed it would begin disarmament, but emphasized that this is contingent on Israel halting all attacks in Gaza and fulfilling the terms of the first phase of the ceasefire (latimes.com). Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the progress, hoping it would lead to an independent Palestinian state (arabnews.pk).
Despite the agreement, challenges persist. Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz stated that Israel would not withdraw until “real” disarmament is achieved, calling the U.S.-feted deal a capitulation without meeting war goals (nypost.com). Trump, however, remains optimistic, stating the U.S. has an “understanding” with Israel on the plan (aljazeera.com).
The success of the Gaza peace deal now hinges on whether Hamas and Israel can meet the conditions set forth in the agreement. With tensions still high, the next steps will determine whether this disarmament process leads to lasting peace or further complications.
