President Donald Trump announced Thursday that his Board of Peace has secured an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza — a breakthrough the president called a “monumental step toward lasting PEACE and SECURITY.”
The development represents one of the most significant diplomatic achievements in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in decades, addressing a core security concern that has plagued the region since Hamas took control of Gaza in 2007. The disarmament agreement tackles what has long been considered one of the most intractable obstacles to peace: the presence of heavily armed militant organizations operating within densely populated civilian areas.
The announcement came via Truth Social, where Trump detailed the historic milestone in a series of statements.
“Today, the Board of Peace reached a HISTORIC agreement for the COMPLETE DISARMAMENT of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza. This is a monumental step toward lasting PEACE and SECURITY.”
Trump’s statement emphasized that the agreement marks a critical shift in Gaza’s governance. Under the deal, Gaza will be governed by a new Palestinian government working closely with the Board of Peace to serve the Palestinian people — while ensuring Israel receives the security guarantees it has long demanded.
The governance transition addresses longstanding international concerns about the territory’s political future. For years, the international community has grappled with how to provide humanitarian support to Gaza’s civilian population while avoiding the strengthening of militant infrastructure. The new framework appears designed to separate civilian governance from armed resistance, a distinction that has proven elusive in previous peace efforts.
“At the same time, Israel will have the security it deserves, with Gaza no longer used as a base for terror attacks,” Trump wrote.
The disarmament will be carried out in carefully structured phases. As Hamas and other militant groups surrender their weapons, Israeli forces will withdraw and an International Stabilization Force will deploy alongside a new Palestinian police force to secure the territory.
The phased approach mirrors successful disarmament models used in other conflict zones, where gradual implementation helps build trust among parties while reducing the risk of security vacuums that could be exploited by spoiler groups. The coordination between international forces and locally recruited Palestinian security personnel is intended to ensure both legitimacy and effectiveness in maintaining order during the sensitive transition period.
The role of the International Stabilization Force will be particularly crucial during the early stages, as it will need to provide security while the new Palestinian police force builds capacity and public confidence. This dual-track security arrangement aims to prevent the chaos that has derailed previous transition efforts in conflict zones.
Trump praised the progress his administration has made in the year since the violence of the conflict.
“One year ago there was a violent raging war, humanitarian crisis and hostages kept in brutal captivity. We have made historic progress and there is still much work to do,” he said.
The president’s remarks highlight the dramatic transformation from the acute crisis conditions that existed just twelve months prior. The progress from active warfare to a comprehensive disarmament agreement represents a diplomatic acceleration rarely seen in Middle Eastern peace processes, which have historically moved at glacial pace when they moved at all.
The president thanked Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey for their mediation efforts, along with his own team for their “tireless work” in reaching the breakthrough.
The acknowledgment of these regional mediators underscores the complex diplomatic architecture required to achieve the agreement. Egypt’s role has been particularly significant given its shared border with Gaza and its historical relationships with both Israeli and Palestinian leadership. Qatar and Turkey have maintained channels of communication with various Palestinian factions that proved essential in bringing all parties to the negotiating table.
Trump issued a firm warning that the militant threat from Gaza will not be allowed to return.
“The threat that emerged from Gaza on October 7 will NOT be allowed to rebuild!”
He closed with a message of triumph: “CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL ON THIS AMAZING DEVELOPMENT, THAT EVERYBODY SAID COULD NEVER BE ACHIEVED!”
The agreement brings Trump’s 20-Point Plan for Middle East peace significantly closer to full implementation.
Under the framework, Gaza will transition to Palestinian governance that serves its people — not terror networks.
The success or failure of this agreement will likely depend on the effectiveness of the implementation mechanisms and whether the new governance structure can deliver tangible improvements in living conditions for Gaza’s population while maintaining the security commitments that form the foundation of the deal.
