- Hamas has agreed to a multi-phase disarmament plan as part of ongoing negotiations for peace in Gaza.
- A Hamas official stated that Israel must first approve the Trump agreement before any deal can be finalized.
- Ghazi Hamad, a Hamas official involved in the negotiations, described the agreement as "difficult and painful" and emphasized that it is a comprehensive framework dependent on Israel implementing the first phase of the Sharm el-Sheikh agreement.
- Under the Sharm el-Sheikh agreement, Israel is obliged to end its attacks in Gaza and withdraw its forces to their positions as of October, after which Hamas would hand over its weapons.
- Trump's Board of Peace has published a 15-point roadmap that calls for the full implementation of the Sharm el-Sheikh agreement, including an end to military operations in Gaza.
Hamas has agreed to a multi-phase disarmament plan that hinges on Israel's adherence to a previous agreement, according to Ghazi Hamad, a senior Hamas official. He stated that the group is prepared to accept a "difficult and painful" agreement, which he described as a comprehensive framework.1234
The plan, announced by former President Trump, requires Israel to first cease its military operations and withdraw its forces to pre-October positions. Hamad emphasized that Israel must fulfill its obligations under the Sharm el-Sheikh agreement, which includes stopping attacks and increasing humanitarian aid to Gaza.5
Trump's Board of Peace outlined a 15-point roadmap that calls for both Israel and Hamas to fully implement the Sharm el-Sheikh agreement, particularly the cessation of military actions in Gaza. The roadmap also details the establishment of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), which will oversee the disarmament process, including the storage of heavy weapons and military sites.
Hamas has made it clear that no weapons will be handed over to Israel or non-Palestinian entities until these conditions are met. Displaced Palestinians in Gaza have expressed skepticism about the agreement, urging Trump to ensure Israel complies with the terms. Samir Ayad, a displaced resident, stated, "You Trump, you should start it from your end. Ceasefire, stop the assassinations and complete the Israeli army's withdrawal from the Gaza Strip."
The situation remains tense as both sides navigate the complexities of the proposed disarmament plan and the broader implications for peace in the region.
“Trump's 'Board of Peace' published a 15-point roadmap calling for full implementation of the Sharm el-Sheikh agreement, with NCAG to oversee decommissioning and storage of weapons, linked to phased Israeli withdrawal. Hamas negotiator Ghazi Hamad called the agreement 'difficult and painful,' avoided the term disarmament, and insisted 'Israel must abide by the agreement.'”
