Hamas accepts Gaza disarmament framework under Trump plan

Hamas has accepted a framework for the disarmament of its weapons and those of other armed groups in the Gaza Strip. This proposal is part of a broader plan announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, which aims to transition the current ceasefire into a phase addressing security, governance, and the Israeli military presence.

The proposed roadmap involves a reciprocal process rather than an unconditional surrender. Hamas has indicated that implementation is contingent upon an Israeli withdrawal and the cessation of hostilities. Furthermore, the group has specified that weapons would be collected and stored within Gaza under Palestinian supervision—potentially by Palestinian technocrats—rather than being handed over to Israeli or other non-Palestinian entities.

While the framework establishes a path for removing weapons from active use, significant questions remain regarding the specific mechanism for collection, the exact definition of disarmament, and how compliance will be verified by all parties involved.