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US President Donald Trump announced that the 'Board of Peace' has secured Hamas's agreement to fully disarm in Gaza, as part of the second phase of the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire framework.
The plan envisages full disarmament of Hamas and other militant groups, Israeli troop withdrawal, an International Stabilization Force, and a new Palestinian police force — facilitated by Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey.
Israel has not yet officially accepted the deal, with reports suggesting Israeli officials feel some provisions do not fully meet the country's security requirements.
Implementation will follow a 'zero trust' verification method: smaller armed groups disarm first, Hamas's heavy weapons are accounted for and secured, then an international body verifies compliance.
A phased execution model: smaller armed organisations disarm first; then Hamas's heavier weapons categories are accounted for and secured; finally, an international verification institution checks compliance with all requirements before the process advances further.
Simple Analogy: Each step must be independently verified before the next begins — no side is trusted to self-report compliance.
GS Paper II > International Relations, West Asia
A US-backed initiative to implement a long-lasting resolution in Gaza as part of the second phase of the ceasefire framework