Trump's claimed Gaza peace deal faces criticism over feasibility and authority
A 15-point roadmap announced by President Trump’s Board of Peace, which purportedly outlines Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal, has been dismissed as lacking practical details and legal standing.
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that his Board of Peace had secured a "historic breakthrough" in Gaza, presenting a 15-point roadmap that calls for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw from the enclave. The document, titled "A Roadmap for Completing the Implementation of President Trump’s Comprehensive Peace Plan in Gaza," outlines a timetable and the creation of several monitoring bodies, including a National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, an International Verification Committee, and an International Stabilization Force.
Critics note that the roadmap does not specify the sequence of actions, and both Hamas and Israeli officials have indicated they will not move until the other side does. Moreover, the proposed monitoring organizations have not been established, and no party has formally approved the plan.
The Board of Peace, chaired by Trump, was created in September and given a charter in January that grants the president authority to appoint and dismiss members and to veto decisions. While the board was intended to facilitate dialogue among regional actors, it has not produced concrete steps toward a ceasefire or reconstruction efforts.
On the day following the announcement, Hamas stated it would not begin disarming until Israeli attacks on Gaza cease, and Israel resumed airstrikes that resulted in civilian casualties and damage to medical supplies. The lack of progress and the absence of recognized international participation have led observers to question the roadmap’s practicality and the board’s influence.