Trump Announced: Agreement Reached in Gaza

U.S. President Donald Trump has declared a monumental geopolitical breakthrough, announcing that the Peace Board has successfully brokered a “historic agreement” to disarm Hamas. According to the framework, the disarmament of Palestinian factions will trigger a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, fundamentally altering the security architecture of the Middle East.

In a statement released on social media, President Trump outlined the core parameters of the newly established framework. “The Peace Board has reached a historic agreement today regarding the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza,” Trump announced.

Addressing the presence of Israeli military forces in the enclave, the President detailed a synchronized exit strategy: “As the disarmament process is completed, Israeli forces will withdraw, and an International Stabilization Force will operate alongside a new Palestinian police force to ensure Gaza remains secure for its residents and neighbors.”

Gratitude to Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt

Recognizing the complex diplomatic maneuvering required to reach this stage, Trump extended his gratitude to the primary regional mediators. He explicitly thanked Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt for their roles in the negotiations, stating, “We have made historic progress, though there is still much work to be done.” He emphasized that this agreement represents a critical stepping stone toward establishing a new Palestinian governing authority in Gaza and achieving enduring regional stability.

Hamas Imposes Strict Conditions: “No Disarmament Without Full Compliance”

Despite the optimism from Washington, Hamas has signaled a highly cautious and conditional approach. Speaking to Al Jazeera, Ghazi Hamad, a senior member of the Hamas negotiating team, clarified the group’s stance on the disarmament clauses.

“Unless the occupation forces [Israel] fully honor their commitments under this agreement, the resistance will not take a single step regarding the laying down of arms,” Hamad warned. He stressed that disarmament cannot be treated as an isolated condition; it is strictly tethered to the complete withdrawal of Israeli troops and the comprehensive reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.

Hamad also highlighted a severe trust deficit, accusing Israel of committing approximately 3,500 violations during the initial phase of the Sharm el-Sheikh Agreement, framing Israel as a state built on aggression that historically fails to uphold its treaties.

The Peace Board: Synchronized Steps and UNSC Resolution 2803

Nickolay Mladenov, the High Representative of the Gaza Peace Board, corroborated the breakthrough via the X platform, confirming that protocols for the deactivation of weapons and civilian transit have been finalized.

“Reaching this point required months of grueling negotiations. There were several moments where I believed we would fail. What happens next is even more critical,” Mladenov stated. He underscored the necessity of “synchronized progression,” meaning Israeli withdrawal must occur simultaneously with the disarmament process.

Mladenov thanked President Trump for his leadership, alongside Turkey, the U.S., Egypt, Qatar, and the UAE for keeping the diplomatic channels open during deadlocks. Furthermore, he emphasized the importance of fully implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803, envisioning a rebuilt, Palestinian-led Gaza existing peacefully alongside Israel.

Skepticism and the “Disaster Capitalism” Warning

While the diplomatic framework has been set, independent analysts are raising red flags regarding the post-conflict governance of the enclave. Antony Loewenstein, an independent Australian journalist and author of The Palestine Laboratory, told Al Jazeera that while the cessation of hostilities is necessary, the agreement leaves a dangerous vacuum regarding who will actually govern Gaza.

Loewenstein expressed deep skepticism, pointing to the involvement of Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner. He criticized Kushner’s approach to the region as an exercise in “disaster capitalism,” warning that the underlying vision for a rebuilt Gaza might merely consist of high-rise commercial real estate projects where Palestinians are reduced to working retail jobs for foreign investors.