- Hamas announced it had agreed to a deal to fully end the war, requiring staged disarmament and an Israeli withdrawal.
- Hamas said ending Israeli hostilities is the fundamental prerequisite for disarmament; negotiator Ghazi Hamad described the deal as a “comprehensive package” covering troop withdrawal, governance and reconstruction.
- Palestinian Islamic Jihad called reports of an agreement inaccurate and voiced reservations, while the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza declared “full readiness” to govern.
- Itamar Ben-Gvir rejected the draft as “unacceptable to Israel,” while Gadi Eisenkot said it exposed an “outrageous gap” between the premier’s promises and reality.
- International officials offered conditional support: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called the plan “constructive” if fully implemented, UK foreign secretary Ed Miliband urged full implementation of the 20-Point Plan, and Germany’s Johann Wadephul insisted Hamas must “never again pose a threat to Israel”.
- Board of Peace chief Nickolay Mladenov acknowledged the talks had nearly collapsed and said implementation “matters even more”; Egypt will convene further meetings to lock in second-phase commitments.
- Global reaction to the agreement has been cautiously received, with concern over implementation and whether it can end the violence.
Hamas has confirmed a multi-phase disarmament plan to end the ongoing Gaza conflict, which has devastated the region for nearly three years. The agreement, confirmed by the U.S. and other mediators, requires Hamas to disarm in stages while Israel withdraws its forces.
Despite the cautious optimism expressed globally, implementation concerns remain. The failure of previous ceasefires and deep-seated mistrust between the parties have raised doubts about the agreement's effectiveness. Trump hailed the deal as a historic step towards peace, while Israeli officials expressed skepticism. Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called the draft “unacceptable,” fearing it would allow Hamas to regroup.891516
Negotiator Ghazi Hamad described the deal as a “comprehensive package” that includes an end to Israeli offensives, troop withdrawals, and reconstruction efforts. Meanwhile, Palestinian Islamic Jihad has voiced reservations about the agreement, complicating the situation further.4567
International reactions have varied, with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas calling it a “constructive step towards peace,” while British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband emphasized the need for full implementation of the 20-Point Plan, which includes troop withdrawal and ceasefire respect. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul welcomed the roadmap but insisted that Hamas must not pose a threat to Israel again.101112
Egypt is set to host further talks to solidify commitments for the second phase of the plan, as the world watches closely for developments.1314
“The agreement requires Hamas to surrender weapons in stages while Israel withdraws its forces, with Hamas insisting an end to Israeli hostilities is the fundamental prerequisite for disarmament. Negotiator Ghazi Hamad called it a comprehensive package covering troop withdrawal, governance, and reconstruction, as Egypt prepares further talks to lock in second-phase commitments.”
