Hamas Agrees to Disarmament Roadmap Under Trump-Backed Peace Plan

The Trump administration has announced a breakthrough peace roadmap for the Gaza Strip, centered on a proposal for the phased disarmament of Hamas. According to the 'Board of Peace' plan, Hamas would lay down its arms over a three-year period in exchange for a full withdrawal of Israeli troops from the territory. A senior Hamas official confirmed to the BBC that the group has accepted the plan, which aims to transition Gaza toward governance by a new Palestinian administration.

While Donald Trump described the agreement as a 'critical step,' the plan faces immense logistical and political hurdles. Israeli officials have stressed that a total troop withdrawal is contingent upon 'genuine' and verifiable disarmament, expressing skepticism regarding the group's long-term compliance. Experts note that the deep-seated mistrust following months of devastating conflict and thousands of deaths makes the implementation of any roadmap exceptionally complex.

The announcement comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visit Washington to attend the funeral of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. Both leaders held separate meetings with President Trump at the White House, with the administration characterizing the talks with Netanyahu as 'positive and productive.' Despite the diplomatic opening, the situation on the ground remains volatile, with reports of continuing Israeli strikes in Gaza and ongoing displacement caused by the construction of new land barriers.