Trump announces Gaza disarmament deal as Israel expresses security concerns
US President Trump says Hamas has agreed to disarm and Israeli forces will withdraw from Gaza in a phased agreement, though Israel and Hamas have expressed reservations.
US President Donald Trump has announced a potential agreement for Hamas to disarm and Israeli forces to withdraw from Gaza in phases. Hamas has indicated it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws, marking a potential breakthrough in ending the war. However, implementation faces major challenges, with Israel expressing serious security concerns about the proposed deal to the White House.
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Trump says deal reached for Hamas to disarm, Israel to leave Gaza
The US president says a phased agreement would see Hamas surrender its weapons and Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza, though neither side has confirmed it has accepted the deal.
Newstalk ZB
Trump announces ‘complete disarmament’ of Hamas, bringing hope to Gaza
US President Donald Trump has announced an agreement for the “complete disarmament” of Hamas, calling it a critical step towards a new Palestinian government in Gaza.
1News
Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza
It marks a potential breakthrough in ending the war, but implementation faces major challenges.
1News
High-stakes test for Trump’s Gaza peace board with Hamas disarmament
Trump's Board of Peace will have a major role in overseeing the deal's implementation.
Stuff
Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel has shared “serious security concerns” with the White House regarding the proposed disarmament deal with Hamas, an Israeli official said as Israeli strikes overnight and into Sunday evening killed at least 17 people, including…