Hamas and Israel Negotiate Disarmament and Withdrawal Under Trump Peace Plan

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a breakthrough in a peace plan for Gaza that includes the disarmament of Hamas and a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces. The proposal is overseen by the Board of Peace and involves a roadmap for Hamas to lay down its arms. According to documents seen by the BBC, the process would include the inventory and storage of heavy weapons, military production sites, and tunnels. This process would be managed by the Palestinian National Committee, a group of independent technocrats, and the International Stabilisation Force.

Significant disagreements remain regarding the sequence of events. Hamas has stated that its disarmament is contingent upon the full withdrawal of Israeli forces and the dismantling of pro Israel militias. Conversely, Israeli officials have insisted that the Israel Defense Forces will not withdraw from the Yellow Line until Hamas is fully disarmed. Some reports indicate a two week ceasefire is intended to finalize these details, though other reports note that hostilities have continued despite previous ceasefire agreements.

Center left sources emphasize the conditions set by Hamas and the ongoing humanitarian toll of the conflict. Center right sources focus on the security requirements of Israel, specifically the necessity of full demilitarization and security vetting for police officers. Center sources provide a detailed breakdown of the administrative roadmap, including the role of the International Stabilisation Force and the phased nature of the withdrawal.