New Delhi: An agreement has been reached on a major decision aimed at achieving lasting peace and security in the Palestinian territories. Hamas is now set to surrender its weapons in Gaza, a development that comes as a surprise to the entire world. US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that an agreement has been reached for Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza to completely lay down their arms.
Donald Trump described this as a highly commendable and historic step towards lasting peace and security in the region. This announcement follows the ceasefire agreement brokered by the US between Hamas and Israel several months ago. Trump’s announcement has sparked global discussion regarding this agreement.
A major step towards lasting peace and security: Trump
US President Donald Trump announced this move towards lasting peace on the social media platform ‘Truth’. He wrote that a historic agreement has been reached today for Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza to completely surrender their weapons. He said, “This is a major, significant step towards lasting peace and security.
The Israeli army will also have to withdraw from Gaza
Donald Trump further stated that the agreement is to be implemented in phases. He mentioned that the process would involve the laying down of arms alongside the withdrawal of the Israeli military. An international stabilization force will be established to oversee security in Gaza, working in conjunction with a new Palestinian police force.
An official from the ‘Board of Peace’ stated that Hamas and other armed factions would surrender their weapons. This process would begin with the handover of police weapons, followed finally by private arms. Meanwhile, AFP reported that senior Hamas officials confirmed an agreement had been reached with Israel on key issues such as disarmament and the withdrawal of Israeli forces.
Hamas also confirmed the agreement.
A Hamas official confirmed that an agreement regarding the issue of weapons had been reached. He also noted that a consensus had been formed on the gradual withdrawal of the Israeli army from Gaza. The official expressed the expectation that mediators and the ‘Board of Peace’ would ensure Israel adheres to the terms of the agreement.
The disarmament of Hamas is a crucial step toward implementing Trump’s 20-point peace plan, which aims to end the war in Gaza and establish a technocratic government there.
It is worth noting that tensions between Hamas and the Israeli military had persisted for a long time, and the conflict between the two was also impacting the general public.
