Hamas says it reaches agreement to disarm after Trump announces deal

Hamas said on Friday that it reached an agreement to disarm, a significant move that could help end the war in Gaza, but one that will face many hurdles and could take a long time to achieve, if at all. The group agreed to a road map as long as Israel also makes concessions, including ending hostilities and withdrawing

Hamas on Friday confirmed that the group reached a disarmament agreement with negotiators that addresses one of the main sticking points for a broader peace deal in Gaza. Senior Hamas official Bassem Naim announced on social platform X that the militant group “agreed to the roadmap.” Naim added that the “ball is now in

The group agreed to a road map as long as Israel also makes concessions, including ending hostilities and withdrawing its troops from the Palestinian territory

It comes nine months after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire to end the fighting between Israel and the group was signed.

The war in Gaza began after a Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on October 7 2023.

Hamas reached an agreement to disarm, officials say. It's a significant move but faces challenges  AP News

The US president celebrated the plan on Thursday on Truth Social. Israel has yet to respond.

ANALYSIS: US President Donald Trump says Board of Peace has settled a major disarmement deal on Hamas to settle the Gaza crisis but at best it is another step and does not mean peace

The US president says the pact ‘is a critical step towards Gaza finally being governed by a new Palestinian government’

US President Donald Trump says the Board of Peace has reached an agreement for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza.

Israeli forces will withdraw, and the International Stabilization Force will work with a new Palestinian police force to take responsibility for Gaza, he says

‘Israel will have the security it deserves, with Gaza no longer used as a base for terror attacks,’ Trump wrote on social media

US President Donald Trump has announced that his Board of Peace has reached a "historic agreement" on Gaza, claiming the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups

The US President said the move is a 'monumental step toward lasting peace and security'

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced an agreement for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas, calling it a critical step toward a new Palestinian government in Gaza. Senior Hamas officials told AFP that the agreement reached with Israel includes provisions addressing the group's weapons and the

Trump announces agreement for disarmament of Hamas  Arab News

"This agreement is a critical step towards Gaza finally being governed by a new Palestinian government that will work closely with the Board of Peace to help the Palestinian people," Trump said.

Trump said the deal would be carried out in phases, with Israel withdrawing during the disarmament process

The deal includes the disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza.

Conditions of the deal are expected to be published in two weeks, but US officials say Israel is "sceptical" Hamas will disarm.