Trump cites Gaza peace deal as milestone as Hamas-Israel disarmament talks stall
President Trump praised a proposed Gaza peace agreement, but Hamas and Israel remain at odds over the conditions for disarmament, with Israeli leaders saying no withdrawal will occur without weapons surrender.
President Donald Trump praised a proposed Gaza peace arrangement, calling it a major milestone, after announcing that the Board of Peace had secured a deal for the complete disarmament of Hamas. In the days that followed, the outlook grew uncertain. Hamas officials stated they would only lay down arms if Israeli forces withdrew from Gaza, while Israeli authorities said any withdrawal would depend on Hamas handing over its weapons. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later clarified that Israel had not consented to the plan. The stalemate was highlighted by BBC international editor Jeremy Bowen and Gaza correspondent Rushdi Abualouf, who noted the divergent positions and the lack of progress since the announcement.