Trump announces agreement for ‘the complete disarmament’ of Hamas

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

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

The issue of Hamas's disarmament has been one of the key sticking points in the advancement of the ceasefire deal that has been in place between Israel and the group in Gaza since October.

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

Trump says agreement has been reached for ‘complete disarmament’ of Hamas; Hamas has yet to respond  cnn.com

U.S. 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.

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.