U.S. sees progress toward deal to disarm Hamas, rebuild Gaza
Summary
The White House and President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace are close to reaching an agreement with Hamas to disarm and demilitarize the Gaza Strip. This deal would allow a new Palestinian government to take control and begin rebuilding Gaza, though Hamas has not yet signed the agreement and some officials remain doubtful it will follow through.Key Facts
- Hamas may soon agree to disarm and demilitarize Gaza under a 15-point plan negotiated by the U.S., Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey.
- The disarmament is necessary for the new Palestinian technocratic government, called NCAG, to start governing Gaza.
- Gaza suffered heavy destruction from a two-year war, leaving most of its 2 million residents living in temporary shelters.
- Since the ceasefire on October 10, 2025, nearly 1,200 Palestinians have died, including militants and civilians.
- The U.S. Board of Peace and regional mediators have pressured Hamas by cutting off its funding and worsening its financial situation.
- Egypt’s intelligence chief is playing a key role in negotiations, while Iran is encouraging Hamas to delay the agreement.
- The plan includes handing over all Hamas weapons, sharing tunnel and weapons facility locations, and establishing a Palestinian police force vetted by Israeli security services.
- An international force would supervise the weapons storage, and anti-Hamas militias armed by Israel would also be disarmed.
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