Hamas has agreed to disarm, a move that could potentially end the war in Gaza, following an announcement by former President Donald Trump of a plan for peace. The agreement, however, faces significant hurdles and its full implementation remains uncertain.
Trump announced Thursday that he had reached an accord for “the complete disarmament” of Hamas, stating it was “a critical step towards Gaza finally being governed by a new Palestinian government.” Hamas confirmed the agreement on Friday, characterizing it as a potentially pivotal move toward ending the conflict. However, reports indicate the path to full implementation will be lengthy and difficult.
The agreement comes amid ongoing insistence from both Israel and Hamas that the other side must initiate disarmament and withdrawal. This reciprocal demand has long been an obstacle to progress. While Hamas’s acceptance is a significant development, several challenges remain unaddressed. Sources note that achieving complete disarmament could take a considerable amount of time, if it happens at all.
The specifics of Trump's “Board of Peace” plan have been published, outlining a framework for the disarmament process and subsequent governance of Gaza. RT reports Hamas accepted the plan “in principle.” However, no details regarding verification mechanisms or timelines were immediately available. The Independent UK notes that many hurdles remain to be overcome.
While multiple sources report on the agreement, the extent of its feasibility remains a key point of uncertainty. El País highlights Trump’s claim that this is a step toward new Palestinian governance, but does not detail how that transition would occur. SCMP echoes the sentiment that while significant, full implementation faces substantial challenges and may not be realized.
No right-leaning sources beyond RT reported on the agreement, leaving unconfirmed whether other conservative outlets will cover the development.
We don't rate truth. We strip the spin and show you which perspectives covered the story. You decide.
Read the original coverage
💬 Comments
📜 Comment Policy