Trump thanks Qatar as Hamas agrees Gaza disarmament roadmap

Trump announces Gaza disarmament agreement, thanks Qatar as Hamas ties implementation to Israeli withdrawalU.S. President Donald Trump announced late on Thursday a historic agreement for the phased disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, saying the deal would ultimately lead to a full Israeli withdrawal from the enclave and thanking Qatar, Egypt and Türkiye for their mediation efforts.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the Board of Peace had reached an agreement for the “complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza”, calling it “a monumental step toward lasting peace and security”. He said the agreement would be implemented in carefully structured phases, with Israeli forces withdrawing once the disarmament process is complete.Trump also thanked “the mediators Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye for their important efforts, and especially my outstanding team who made this historic breakthrough possible”, describing the proposal as a major milestone in his administration’s plan to end the war. He added that an International Stabilization Force would work alongside a new Palestinian police force to assume responsibility for Gaza.Hamas and other Palestinian factions have agreed in principle to a roadmap for the phased disarmament of armed groups in Gaza, though the Palestinian movement says implementation will only begin if Israel commits to withdrawing its forces from the enclave.The proposed agreement, announced as part of the internationally backed Board of Peace initiative, outlines a process that would see weapons transferred to a Palestinian National Committee rather than Israel, while Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza in parallel.According to the framework, a detailed implementation roadmap must be prepared within 14 days of all parties formally approving the agreement, with any extensions subject to the approval of an international verification body and the consent of all sides.Ghazi Hamad, a senior Hamas official involved in the negotiations, said the group’s acceptance of the framework remains conditional on Israel fulfilling its obligations.“These negotiations were difficult and hard, and we tried to reach the best possible formula that was achievable,” Hamad told Al Jazeera.He added that Hamas would not implement any part of the agreement if Israeli forces failed to fulfil their commitments, saying the disarmament process depends on Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza and progress on reconstruction.Under the proposal, weapons would first be inventoried and placed into storage under the supervision of a Palestinian National Committee, with international observers monitoring compliance. Hamas has insisted that no weapons be handed over to Israel or any non-Palestinian body.The plan also envisages the deployment of an International Stabilization Force working alongside a new technocratic Palestinian administration appointed under the Board of Peace framework. According to officials involved in the negotiations, the multinational force would gradually replace Israeli troops as they withdraw from Gaza sector by sector.Israeli authorities had not publicly commented on the proposal as of Friday morning.Despite the announcement, Palestinian officials stressed that significant details remain unresolved.Sources familiar with the negotiations told Al Jazeera that Hamas had accepted the overall framework but views disarmament as part of a broader political settlement rather than a precondition for ending the war.Not all Palestinian factions have endorsed the proposal. Palestinian Islamic Jihad said reports suggesting a final agreement had been reached were inaccurate, arguing that key details still require negotiation.Meanwhile, Palestinians in Gaza reacted cautiously to the announcement after months of failed diplomatic efforts and repeated ceasefire violations, with many saying they remain focused on whether the fighting will actually end rather than political declarations.